Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was introduced 6 years earlier than the K-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the K-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and K-3 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and K-3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.