Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-3

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-3, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and K-3 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 4 years after the K-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and K-3 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and K-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.