Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-3

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G10 grades vs the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax K-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G10 vs the K-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and K-3 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and K-3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.