Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 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)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Updated by Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G10 was introduced 4 years before the GH4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G10 grades vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GH4
G10 | GH4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic G10
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Clearer screen (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH4
G10 | GH4 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G10 compared to the GH4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GH4 is 72 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and GH4.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GH4 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-08-09 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388 gr (0.86 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 411 | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 500 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $550 | $1,500 |