Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic G3
- New Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G10 was unveiled 23 months prior to the G5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G10 matches up against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic G5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic G10
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Introduced | July 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G5
G10 | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G10 against the G5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and G5 is 72 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and G5.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G5 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-09 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 411 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 320 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $550 | $699 |