Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The ZS10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS10 grades against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 vs the K-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K-3 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and K-3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.