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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ150 was brought out 14 months later than the K-r which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ150 grades vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-r

 FZ150 K-r 
IntroducedApril 2012March 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ150

 K-r FZ150 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-r

 FZ150 K-r 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 vs the K-r.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K-r is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and K-r.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ150 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more recent FZ150 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-r Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Pentax K-r Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Pentax K-r Travel photography details
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good battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
terrible battery (470 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-r Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
Pentax K-r Vlogging features
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K-r
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-04-11 2011-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 grams (1.16 pounds) 598 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 72
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 12.4
DXO Low light score 132 755
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $1,100