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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the LX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G1 scores versus the LX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic LX10

 G1 LX10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic G1

 LX10 G1 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 93 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LX10

 G1 LX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 against the LX10.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and LX10 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and LX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
75
lighter than average in class (310g)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
18
no video
38
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic LX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-19 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 20
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 463 581
Other
Battery life 330 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $700