Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax K-1 II, 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 FH3 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was brought out 9 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH3 matches up vs the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH3 against the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and K-1 II is 94 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.