Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was announced 10 months after the K-3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ10 matches up against the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 vs 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. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 against the K-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K-3 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and K-3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.