Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was brought out 6 years before the K-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX48 scores against the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 versus the K-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and K-3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.