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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX1 grades versus the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 GX1 SZ10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic GX1

 SZ10 GX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic SZ10

 GX1 SZ10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 has external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX1 versus the SZ10.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and SZ10 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX1 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older GX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
47
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
65
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
32
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-14 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318 grams (0.70 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $228 $200