Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-3

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The GX850 was unveiled 2 years later than the K-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX850 grades against the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax K-3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

Look at the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX850 vs the K-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and K-3 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and K-3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer GX850 should have a benefit in sensor tech.