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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(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
Panasonic G5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic G5

 G10 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic G10

 G5 G10 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2010More modern by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G5

 G10 G5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and G5 is 72 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography info
Panasonic G5 Street photography info
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
54
better than average battery (380 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G5 Vlogging factors
23
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
62
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
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