Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-r

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was announced 14 months before the K-r making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP3 matches up vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the K-r.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and K-r.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP3 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.