Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Announced January 2017
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ300 was revealed 18 months earlier than the KP making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ300 matches up against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax KP
FZ300 | KP | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ300
KP | FZ300 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | July 2015 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax KP
FZ300 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 has physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ300 vs the KP.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and KP.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will give greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax KP |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-07-16 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 gr (1.52 lbs) | 703 gr (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
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 photographs | 390 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $598 | $747 |