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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-3
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-3 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was revealed 24 months earlier than the K-3 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the G6 grades against the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax K-3 II

 G6 K-3 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic G6

 K-3 II G6 
IntroducedApril 2015April 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k1036kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-3 II

 G6 K-3 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 against the K-3 II.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and K-3 II is 74 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and K-3 II.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 II
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography features
Pentax K-3 II Street photography features
73
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G6
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Travel photography camera
72
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery (720 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax K-3 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-24 2015-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 80
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.6
DXO Low light rating 639 1106
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 720 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $750 $829