Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was manufactured 8 months after the K-5 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS35 grades vs the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 against the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and K-5 II is 89 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more modern ZS35 should have a benefit in sensor tech.