Panasonic G10 vs Sony A68

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G10 versus Sony A68, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G10 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the G10 grades against the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G10 versus the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and A68 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and A68.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G10 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will offer you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.