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Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Released July 2021
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic G1 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was revealed 13 years before the ZV-E10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 scores versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Sony ZV-E10

 G1 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic G1

 ZV-E10 G1 
ReleasedJuly 2021January 2009Newer by 152 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Sony ZV-E10

 G1 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 features external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 against the ZV-E10.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and ZV-E10 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography features
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
82
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
88
great battery life (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
18
can't record video
82
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Sony ZV-E10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Sony ZV-E10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-19 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x1920
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 343 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $699