Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was revealed 4 years after the K-3 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G95 scores against the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G95 vs the K-3 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and K-3 II is 67 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will give more detail because of its extra 3.7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G95 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.