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Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G5
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G3 versus Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was revealed at a similar time to the TX10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G3 scores versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Sony TX10

 G3 TX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic G3

 TX10 G3 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Sony TX10

 G3 TX10 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 has outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 compared to the TX10.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and TX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TX10.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The G3 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
70
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-11 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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)) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336 gr (0.74 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $309