Pentax K-3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-3Lumix DMC-G10
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark II
      MSRP$1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels23.35 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      ProcessorPRIME IIIVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 10804000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points27
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.04x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.52x
      Viewfinder Resolution202k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.3 fps2.6 fps
      Flash Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      red-eye
      slow sync
      slow sync + red-eye
      trailing curtain sync
      high speed
      wireless
      manual      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      DxO Low Light ISO1216411
      DxO Color Depth23.721.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.410.1
      DxO Overall Score8052
      Video Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Internal Recording Modes4:2 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      16:9 aspect r@io:
      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min30 min
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity10 - 80% RH
      Physical Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Dimensions131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")124 x 90 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Battery PackD-LI90
      Battery Life560 shots380 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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