Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-r
FZ150 | K-r | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ150
K-r | FZ150 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-r
FZ150 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |