Panasonic GF3 vs Sony ZV-E10
90 Imaging
47 Features
48 Overall
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86 Imaging
70 Features
92 Overall
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
- Replaced the Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Launched July 2021
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe GF3 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GF3 scores versus the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sony ZV-E10
| GF3 | ZV-E10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic GF3
| ZV-E10 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2021 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 121 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sony ZV-E10
| GF3 | ZV-E10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 features external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 against the ZV-E10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and ZV-E10 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and ZV-E10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony ZV-E10 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2021-07-30 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 150 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 264 grams (0.58 lbs) | 343 grams (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
| 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 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $360 | $699 |