Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced May 2006
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ300 was launched 9 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ300 scores vs the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K110D
FZ300 | K110D | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | May 2006 | Newer by 112 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic FZ300
K110D | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K110D
FZ300 | K110D | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 offers external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 compared to the K110D.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K110D is 59 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and K110D.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ300 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K110D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-07-16 | 2006-05-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 585 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $598 | $1,000 |