Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Introduced August 2010
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively close but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 3D1 was unveiled 16 months after the G10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 grades vs the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic G10
3D1 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | August 2010 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic 3D1
G10 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic G10
3D1 | G10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 vs the G10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and G10 is 93 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and G10.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 3D1 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more recent 3D1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 388g (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 380 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $670 | $550 |