Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-1 II

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZR3 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ZR3 was released 9 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZR3 grades vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 vs the K-1 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and K-1 II is 94 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZR3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.