Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RS1500

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched 2 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS35 grades vs the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. 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 RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the RS1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and RS1500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.