Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-3 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was launched 5 years earlier than the K-3 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 and the K-3 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and K-3 II is 94 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.