Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K10D

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was introduced 4 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 matches up vs the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 against the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and K10D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and K10D.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic 3D1 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.