Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K-3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS12 was announced 6 years prior to the K-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS12 grades against the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax K-3
FS12 | K-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic FS12
K-3 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | April 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K-3
FS12 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS12 compared to the K-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and K-3.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS12 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 will provide extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $228 | $639 |