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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was brought out 16 months after the ZS3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G10 scores vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 G10 ZS3 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2009More modern by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic G10

 ZS3 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS3

 G10 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G10 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and ZS3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G10 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
54
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
23
offers face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-09 2009-05-14
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $200