Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-r
FX48 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FX48
K-r | FX48 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-r
FX48 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |