Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax KP

Lets look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was introduced 6 years prior to the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 3D1 grades against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 has 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 and the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and KP is 93 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and KP.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax KP will deliver more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.