Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax KP

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax KP, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF3 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF3 scores vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 has exterior 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 KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF3 versus the KP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and KP is 90 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and KP.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GF3 will be behind in sensor tech.