Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-1

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax K-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was manufactured 7 years before the K-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP3 grades versus the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 compared to the K-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and K-1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.