Clicky

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 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 GH4
(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
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

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).

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The 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.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GH4

 G10 GH4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic G10

 GH4 G10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH4

 G10 GH4 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GH4 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G10
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
45
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography details
54
better than average battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (560g)
weather sealing
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
23
offers face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition in class (560g)
does not have image stabilization
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
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