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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was unveiled 10 months later than the GF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G10 scores against the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GF1

 G10 GF1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010October 2009Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic G10

 GF1 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF1

 G10 GF1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G10 and the GF1.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and GF1 is 72 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and GF1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent G10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography factors
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery power (380 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G10
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
23
provides face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-09 2009-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388g (0.86 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.3
DXO Low light rating 411 513
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form 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/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $400