Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX78 was announced 4 years before the K-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX78 matches up against the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax K-3
FX78 | K-3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic FX78
K-3 | FX78 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 39 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-3
FX78 | K-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FX78 against the K-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and K-3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX78 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will provide greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax K-3 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 560 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Cost at launch | $210 | $639 |