Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
- New Model is Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony TX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and TX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX1 was revealed 7 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX1 matches up versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony TX10
GX1 | TX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic GX1
TX10 | GX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony TX10
GX1 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX1 compared to the TX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and TX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and TX10.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX1 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent GX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-14 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318 gr (0.70 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $228 | $309 |