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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
71
Features
86
Overall
77

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Launched March 2021
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax K-3 III

 L10 K-3 III 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Panasonic L10

 K-3 III L10 
LaunchedMarch 2021December 2007More modern by 161 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k207kSharper screen (+1413k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-3 III

 L10 K-3 III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-3 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

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

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-3 III Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 III Street photography highlights
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (556g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
70
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (1,600,000)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography details
Pentax K-3 III Sports photography details
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography highlights
51
lighter than others (556 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (26 megapixels)
not so great battery life (800 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 III as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (1,600,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery life (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging information
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-3 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Pentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Pentax K-3 Mark III
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-12-14 2021-03-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 1600 1600000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 101
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 156
Crop factor 2.1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 207 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lb) 820 gr (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 429 not tested
Other
Battery life - 800 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $350 $1,999