Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ3 was launched 10 months before the K-500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ3 grades versus the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-500
SZ3 | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic SZ3
K-500 | SZ3 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2013 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-500
SZ3 | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ3 and the K-500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and K-500 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and K-500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SZ3 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older SZ3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 710 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $600 |