Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and K-3 III (26MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-3 III (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was launched 14 years earlier than the K-3 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L10 scores versus the K-3 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 offers outside dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 III has proportions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L10 compared to the K-3 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and K-3 III is 66 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and K-3 III.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 III will render greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.