Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-01

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was announced 3 years prior to the K-01 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP3 grades versus the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 and the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and K-01.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.