Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was announced 6 months later than the WG-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS35 matches up vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS35 vs the WG-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WG-3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.