Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax Q10
| GF3 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF3
| Q10 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax Q10
| GF3 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Pentax 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 |