Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH3 was released 11 months prior to the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH3 matches up against the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax K-5
FH3 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FH3
K-5 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax K-5
FH3 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features physical measurements 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-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 versus the K-5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and K-5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax K-5 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 740g (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $160 | $800 |