Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Updated by Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GF3 was introduced very close to the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF3 matches up against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax RZ10
| GF3 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic GF3
| RZ10 | GF3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax RZ10
| GF3 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 has exterior measurements 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 RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF3 and the RZ10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and RZ10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF3 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-08-11 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 264 gr (0.58 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 459 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 178 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $360 | $200 |