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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-3
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was revealed 3 years prior to the K-3 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ200 scores versus the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-3 II

 FZ200 K-3 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic FZ200

 K-3 II FZ200 
RevealedApril 2015July 2012More modern by 33 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-3 II

 FZ200 K-3 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ200 and the K-3 II.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and K-3 II is 65 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and K-3 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Street photography factors
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (720 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography details
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (720 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery power (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging highlights
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax K-3 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-07-18 2015-04-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 8.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
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 score 37 80
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.6
DXO Low light score 114 1106
Other
Battery life 540 shots 720 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $499 $829