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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-3 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was introduced 7 years before the K-3 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ28 grades versus the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-3 II

 FZ28 K-3 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-3 II FZ28 
RevealedApril 2015January 2009More recent by 76 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-3 II

 FZ28 K-3 II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ28 and the K-3 II.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and K-3 II is 72 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and K-3 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ28 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will offer extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Pentax K-3 II Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography highlights
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery power (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery power (720 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K-3 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-04-23
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) 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)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 80
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 13.6
DXO Low light score 79 1106
Other
Battery life - 720 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One 2
Launch price $599 $829