Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax KP

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was introduced 8 years prior to the KP and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH3 grades vs the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external 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 KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 compared to the KP.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and KP is 94 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and KP.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax KP will resolve greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.