Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was launched 21 months prior to the K-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ200 scores versus the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 compared to the K-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and K-3 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and K-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be behind in sensor technology.