Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was launched 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS35 scores versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 against the K100D S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K100D S is 89 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K100D S.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.