Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G10 was manufactured 3 years before the SZ3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G10 matches up against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic SZ3
G10 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic G10
SZ3 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic SZ3
G10 | SZ3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G10 versus the SZ3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and SZ3 is 72 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and SZ3.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-09 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 411 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | 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/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $550 | $150 |