Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K100D

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was introduced 4 years after the K100D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF3 matches up vs the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 versus the K100D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and K100D is 90 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and K100D.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF3 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GF3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.