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Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G2
  • Renewed by Panasonic G5
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G3 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was announced 11 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G3 grades vs the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 G3 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic G3

 ZV-E10 G3 
AnnouncedJuly 2021July 2011More modern by 122 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Sony ZV-E10

 G3 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 features outer measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G3 versus the ZV-E10.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and ZV-E10 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography highlights
70
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
46
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
77
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
70
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
88
good battery life (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
81
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-11 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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)) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 336 gr (0.74 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $699