Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was introduced 7 years after the K100D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS35 scores vs the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 offers external 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) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 and the K100D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and K100D is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K100D.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will give you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.