Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was brought out 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS35 grades vs the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 against the K-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and K-5 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and K-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The ZS35 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The fresher ZS35 provides a benefit in sensor technology.