Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1 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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Launched July 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GH2
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G10 was manufactured 14 months after the GH1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G10 grades versus the GH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GH1
G10 | GH1 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic G10
GH1 | G10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH1
G10 | GH1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 against the GH1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GH1 is 72 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and GH1.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern G10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-08-09 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 lbs) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 411 | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $550 | $949 |