Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 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
- Released August 2010
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GF1
G10 | GF1 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | October 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic G10
GF1 | G10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF1
G10 | GF1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
Examine the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and GF1 is 72 and 85 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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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 |