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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was launched 7 years before the K-1 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 3D1 grades vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax K-1 II

 3D1 K-1 II 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic 3D1

 K-1 II 3D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2011Fresher by 76 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K-1 II

 3D1 K-1 II 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 features physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and K-1 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and K-1 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
terrible battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
59
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
weather sealing
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-11-07 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 1010 gr (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 670 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $670 $1,737