Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G3 and Pentax I-10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G3 was released 18 months after the I-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the G3 grades against the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Pentax I-10
G3 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic G3
I-10 | G3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Pentax I-10
G3 | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 has physical measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G3 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 and the I-10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and I-10.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-11 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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)) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 336g (0.74 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 667 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $310 |