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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was announced 13 months prior to the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF3 scores versus the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax Q10

 GF3 Q10 
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF3

 Q10 GF3 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax Q10

 GF3 Q10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GF3 against the Q10.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and Q10.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GF3 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The older GF3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF3
Street photography with Pentax Q10
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
58
has touch to focus
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (200g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-11 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 264 gr (0.58 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 49
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.9
DXO Low light score 459 183
Other
Battery life 300 photos 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $360 $350