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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-r

 FX48 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FX48

 K-r FX48 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-r

 FX48 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-r Portrait photography factors
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax K-r
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
Pentax K-r Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-r Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
has built in flash
low battery life (470 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-r Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K-r
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 598g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $325 $1,100