Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Launched August 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G10 was announced 12 months before the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the G10 grades vs the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GF3
G10 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic G10
GF3 | G10 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF3
G10 | GF3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G10 vs the GF3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and GF3.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older G10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-08-09 | 2011-08-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388 gr (0.86 pounds) | 264 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 411 | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $360 |