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Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon R10 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The R10 was unveiled 12 years after the G2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the R10 matches up versus the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic G2

 R10 G2 
RevealedMay 2022July 2010More modern by 145 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon R10

 G2 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic G2

 R10 G2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R10 has outside measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R10 and the G2.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and G2 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and G2.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R10 will provide greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger R10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (426g)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography info
Panasonic G2 Sports photography info
78
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (426g)
58
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (428g)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (426 grams)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (428g)
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic G2
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 450 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $879 $1,000