Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Launched July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Launched March 2011
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-r
FZ300 | K-r | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | March 2011 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ300
K-r | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-r
FZ300 | K-r | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-r |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-07-16 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lbs) | 598g (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $598 | $1,100 |