Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-3

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax K-3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was released 5 years earlier than the K-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up vs the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 offers 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) while the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP3 vs the K-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and K-3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.