Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax K10D

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was revealed 3 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH3 grades vs the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has outer 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 K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 versus the K10D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and K10D.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FH3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.