Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Introduced August 2010
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ100 was unveiled about the same time to the G10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 grades versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic G10
FZ100 | G10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ100
G10 | FZ100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G10
FZ100 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 versus the G10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and G10 is 67 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and G10.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 388 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | - | 380 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $550 |