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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was introduced 7 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G1 grades against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 G1 SZ10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic G1

 SZ10 G1 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 72 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic SZ10

 G1 SZ10 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 features outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 vs the SZ10.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and SZ10 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and SZ10.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
58
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
18
can't shoot video
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-19 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE 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
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $200