Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K110D

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FP3 was revealed 3 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP3 matches up versus the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 vs the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and K110D.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FP3 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.