Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ10 was launched 6 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ10 grades versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony G3
| SZ10 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic SZ10
| G3 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony G3
| SZ10 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 versus the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and G3.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.4 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 177 grams (0.39 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $200 |