Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-3 II

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax K-3 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was revealed 24 months earlier than the K-3 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF6 scores against the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF6 versus the K-3 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and K-3 II is 87 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and K-3 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF6 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GF6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.