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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-3

 FZ200 K-3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 K-3 FZ200 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2012Newer by 21 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-3

 FZ200 K-3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Street photography highlights
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (560 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Travel photography highlights
55
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (560 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Pentax K-3
63
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax K-3
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax K-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-18 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 80
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.4
DXO Low light rating 114 1216
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 560 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Cost at launch $499 $639