Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K10D

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax K10D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was manufactured 3 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP3 matches up against the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 compared to the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and K10D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP3 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.