Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-3 Mark III MonochromeLumix DMC-FZ2500
      MSRP$2199 (body only)$1199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels26.78 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels25.73 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600,000125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      ProcessorPRIME VVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41285472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3456 x 2592, 2432 x 1824), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2592 x 2592, 1824 x 1824)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points10149
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length8.8 - 176 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 55 Frames (JPEG) / 32 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 40 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 2.5 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 100 Frames (Raw)      		Up to 12 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto + Red-eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
      Slow- speed Sync
      Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye
      P-TTL
      Contrast-control-sync
      High-speed sync
      Wireless sync      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range13.20 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +21 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockButton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
      DXO Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      DxO Low Light ISO538
      DxO Color Depth23.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score70
      Video Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/30.00 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/30.00/60.00 fps      		AVCHD/MOV/MP4
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output      		1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Dimensions135 x 104 x 74 mm (5.31 x 4.09 x 2.91")138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.43 x 4.02 x 5.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.9 x 5.1"8.2 x 6.6 x 6.05"
      Package Weight3.045 lb3.295 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Battery PackD-LI90DMW-BLC12
      Battery Life800 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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