Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very close but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ300 was manufactured 4 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ300 grades vs the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 has outer 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-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 versus the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and K-r is 59 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and K-r.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ300 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The newer FZ300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.