Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K100D S

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The GF3 was revealed 4 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF3 matches up versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GF3 against the K100D S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and K100D S is 90 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and K100D S.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF3 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GF3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.