Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax I-10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was announced 19 months after the I-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF3 grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF3 and the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and I-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF3 uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The fresher GF3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.