Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Older Model is Pentax K-3
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-3 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ300 was launched 3 months later than the K-3 II and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ300 matches up against the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-3 II
FZ300 | K-3 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic FZ300
K-3 II | FZ300 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-3 II
FZ300 | K-3 II | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | April 2015 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 has got outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 against the K-3 II.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and K-3 II.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | 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 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 | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 720 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Price at launch | $598 | $829 |