Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-3 II

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-3 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF3 grades against the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II 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).

Check the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 and the K-3 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and K-3 II is 90 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and K-3 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.