Pentax K-3 III vs Sony ZV-E10

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Pentax K-3 III vs Sony ZV-E10

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APS-C 361.2mm²
25.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1,600,000

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 III Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony ZV-E10 Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Sony ZV-E10

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
1600000 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony ZV-E10 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$698 vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
343g vs 820g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-3 III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-3 III First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony ZV-E10, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III

Pentax KP

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax KP

Sony ZV-E10

Pentax KP

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon SL3

Pentax K-3 III

Canon SL3

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$624
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon SL3

Sony ZV-E10

Canon SL3

$631
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$624
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon SL3

Compared to Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III

Canon 90D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon 90D

Sony ZV-E10

Canon 90D

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon 90D

Compared to Fujifilm X-E4

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-E4

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-E4

Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-E4

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$631
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$900
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

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