Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FX48 was revealed 3 years earlier than the K-r and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX48 grades against the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FX48 and the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The FX48 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older FX48 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.