Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was launched 7 years after the K110D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS35 grades vs the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 versus the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and K110D is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and K110D.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.