Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ300 was announced 7 months prior to the K-1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 grades vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the K-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and K-1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will give you greater detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.