Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2016
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF8 was released 23 months later than the K-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF8 scores against the K-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax K-3
GF8 | K-3 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | April 2014 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic GF8
K-3 | GF8 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax K-3
GF8 | K-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF8 compared to the K-3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and K-3 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and K-3.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-3 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GF8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax K-3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-02-15 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 560 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch price | $549 | $639 |