Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
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The FH27 was unveiled 4 years before the K-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH27 grades vs the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax K-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax K-3
FH27 | K-3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic FH27
K-3 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-3
FH27 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the K-3.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-K-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and K-3 is 94 and 59 respectively.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-K-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and K-3.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH27 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-K-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Pentax-K-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 560 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Retail pricing | $229 | $639 |