Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS35 was revealed 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS35 scores against the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 features external dimensions 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 ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 against the ist DL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and ist DL2 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and ist DL2.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.