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Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G5
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the HX10V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G3 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Sony HX10V

 G3 HX10V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic G3

 HX10V G3 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Sony HX10V

 G3 HX10V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 offers external measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 compared to the HX10V.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and HX10V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and HX10V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
70
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
46
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
70
includes touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-11 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
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)) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 336g (0.74 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 photos
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $616