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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G10 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was brought out 4 years before the A3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G10 grades against the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Sony A3000

 G10 A3000 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Panasonic G10

 A3000 G10 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2010More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Sony A3000

 G10 A3000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 offers outside 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 Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G10 versus the A3000.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and A3000 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and A3000.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G10
Street photography with Sony A3000
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography features
Sony A3000 Sports photography features
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
60
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Sony A3000
54
better than average battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (411g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
23
includes face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
26
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Sony A3000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-09 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 388 grams (0.86 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 78
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.8
DXO Low light score 411 1068
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $398