Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-7

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was launched 4 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS35 scores vs the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the K-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and K-7 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and K-7.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.