Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-3

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was revealed 12 months prior to the K-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF6 grades versus the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF6 against the K-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and K-3 is 87 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and K-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF6 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.