Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
- Renewed by Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF3 was announced 20 months after the K-x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF3 matches up vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax K-x
GF3 | K-x | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | December 2009 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic GF3
K-x | GF3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax K-x
GF3 | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 features external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF3 versus the K-x.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and K-x is 90 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and K-x.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF3 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern GF3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax K-x |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 16.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 264g (0.58 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 459 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 1900 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $360 | $600 |