Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 II

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-3 II (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the K-3 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS7 matches up vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FS7 and the K-3 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and K-3 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will result in greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.