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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony G3
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 scores against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony G3

 ZS10 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS10

 G3 ZS10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony G3

 ZS10 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 versus the G3.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and G3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony G3
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-25 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $200