Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX30V
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90 Imaging
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G10 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G10 was revealed 18 months earlier than the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G10 scores versus the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Sony HX30V
| G10 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic G10
| HX30V | G10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX30V
| G10 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G10 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G10 versus the HX30V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and HX30V is 72 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and HX30V.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-08-09 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 388g (0.86 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 320 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $550 | $420 |
