Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax K-3 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ40 was brought out 5 years before the K-3 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ40 scores against the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 against the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and K-3 II is 68 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and K-3 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ40 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.