Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10/Panasonic-G10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
(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 March 2014
- Replaced the Sony A3000
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G10 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
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The G10 was introduced 4 years prior to the a3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G10 scores vs the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Sony a3500
G10 | a3500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Panasonic G10
a3500 | G10 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Sony a3500
G10 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G10 versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G10 against the a3500.
![Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-vs-Sony-Alpha-a3500-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and a3500 is 72 and 69 respectively.
![Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-vs-Sony-Alpha-a3500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and a3500.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a3500 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-vs-Sony-Alpha-a3500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-vs-Sony-Alpha-a3500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-08-09 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 388 gr (0.86 lbs) | 411 gr (0.91 lbs) |
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 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 shots | 470 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $550 | $398 |