Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-3

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FX90 was revealed 3 years prior to the K-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX90 matches up vs the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX90 compared to the K-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and K-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX90 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.