Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was manufactured 4 months later than the K-7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH3 scores against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 versus the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and K-7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.