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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G2
  • Replacement is Panasonic G5
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G3 was released 6 months later than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G3 grades vs the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic ZS10

 G3 ZS10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic G3

 ZS10 G3 

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS10

 G3 ZS10 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 against the ZS10.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and ZS10 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
70
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
46
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
70
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (270 shots)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-11 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336 grams (0.74 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 667 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $350