Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched April 2012
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- 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
- Refreshed by Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ150 was revealed 24 months before the K-3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ150 grades vs the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-3
FZ150 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic FZ150
K-3 | FZ150 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | April 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-3
FZ150 | K-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ150 against the K-3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and K-3 is 67 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and K-3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will render more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-04-11 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528g (1.16 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 560 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch cost | $499 | $639 |