Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- New Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF3 was unveiled 6 months before the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF3 scores against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sony HX10V
GF3 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic GF3
HX10V | GF3 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sony HX10V
GF3 | HX10V | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 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).
See the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 compared to the HX10V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and HX10V.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264 gr (0.58 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $360 | $616 |