Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax E70

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax E70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GF3 was launched 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the GF3 grades versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GF3 and the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and E70.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF3 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GF3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.