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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax KP

 FZ300 KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ300

 KP FZ300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2015More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax KP

 FZ300 KP 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691g)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery power (380 per charge)
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Pentax KP
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax KP
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