Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX48 was launched 7 years prior to the K-3 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 scores vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-3 II
FX48 | K-3 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic FX48
K-3 II | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 75 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-3 II
FX48 | K-3 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 against the K-3 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and K-3 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-3 II |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 720 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $325 | $829 |