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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • Renewed by Panasonic G5
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G3 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was launched within a month of the RZ10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the G3 grades versus the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Pentax RZ10

 G3 RZ10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic G3

 RZ10 G3 

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Pentax RZ10

 G3 RZ10 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 has physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G3 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and RZ10.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G3
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
47
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
70
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (270 shots)
66
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-11 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336g (0.74 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 178 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $200