Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 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
- Launched July 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic G2
- Refreshed by Panasonic G5
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Sony TX10
G3 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic G3
TX10 | G3 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Sony TX10
G3 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and TX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |