Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ3 was released 3 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ3 grades against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-x
SZ3 | K-x | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic SZ3
K-x | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-x
SZ3 | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with outer measurements 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-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ3 vs the K-x.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and K-x.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic SZ3 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 1900 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $600 |