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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very comparable but the FH3 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FH3 was revealed 14 months earlier than the K-r making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH3 grades against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax K-r

 FH3 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FH3

 K-r FH3 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax K-r

 FH3 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 and the K-r.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
Pentax K-r Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Pentax K-r
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Pentax K-r Travel photography info
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
built-in flash
bad battery (470 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-r Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Pentax K-r
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Pentax K-r
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $1,100