Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax K-1 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was brought out 9 years before the K-1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 vs the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will offer greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.