Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-3

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH1 was introduced 5 years before the K-3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH1 matches up versus the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 and the K-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and K-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.