Panasonic G10 vs Sony A230

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic G10 versus Sony A230, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was revealed 15 months after the A230 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G10 scores vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 offers physical dimensions 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 Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 versus Sony A230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G10 against the A230.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and A230 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and A230.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G10 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G10 should have an edge in sensor tech.