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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was launched 2 years after the G10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic G10

 FH10 G10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FH10

 G10 FH10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G10

 FH10 G10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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).

Check the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the G10.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and G10 is 97 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and G10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FH10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Panasonic G10 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Panasonic G10 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
23
has face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-08-09
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 388 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life 260 photos 380 photos
Battery type 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $550