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Panasonic G10 vs G3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in March 2010 and May 2011. Both the G10 and the G3 are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. The G10 has a resolution of 12 megapixels, whereas the G3 provides 15.8 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Panasonic G10
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Panasonic G3
Panasonic G10   Panasonic G3
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Micro Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
12 MP – Four Thirds sensor 15.8 MP – Four Thirds sensor
720/30p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO 100-6,400 ISO 160-6,400
Electronic viewfinder (202k dots) Electronic viewfinder (1440k dots)
3.0" LCD – 460k dots 3.0" LCD – 460k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel touchscreen
2.6 shutter flaps per second 4 shutter flaps per second
380 shots per battery charge270 shots per battery charge
124 x 84 x 74 mm, 388 g 115 x 84 x 47 mm, 336 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Panasonic G10 and the Panasonic G3 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The G3 can be obtained in four different colors (black, brown, red, white), while the G10 is only available in black.

Size Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G3
Compare G10 versus G3 top
Comparison G10 or G3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic G3 is notably smaller (7 percent) than the Panasonic G10. Moreover, the G3 is markedly lighter (13 percent) than the G10. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the G10 nor the G3 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog. Mirrorless cameras, such as the two under consideration, have the additional advantage of having a short flange to focal plane distance, which makes it possible to mount many lenses from other systems onto the camera via adapters.

Concerning battery life, the G10 gets 380 shots out of its Panasonic DMW-BLB13 battery, while the G3 can take 270 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLD10 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Panasonic G10 124 mm 84 mm 74 mm 388 g 380 i Mar 2010 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic G3 115 mm 84 mm 47 mm 336 g 270 i May 2011 EUR 579ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 EUR 529ebay.com
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Panasonic G1 124 mm 84 mm 45 mm 360 g 410 i Sep 2008 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic G2 124 mm 84 mm 74 mm 428 g 360 i Mar 2010 EUR 549ebay.com
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Panasonic G5 120 mm 83 mm 71 mm 396 g 320 i Jul 2012 EUR 649ebay.com
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Panasonic G6 122 mm 85 mm 71 mm 390 g 340 i Apr 2013 EUR 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF1 119 mm 71 mm 36 mm 385 g 380 i Sep 2009 EUR 649ebay.com
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Panasonic GF2 113 mm 68 mm 33 mm 310 g 300 i Nov 2010 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 EUR 469ebay.com
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Panasonic GF6 111 mm 65 mm 38 mm 323 g 340 i Apr 2013 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX1 116 mm 68 mm 39 mm 318 g 320 i Nov 2011 EUR 599ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The G10 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 17 percent) than the G3, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a Four Thirds sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 2.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G3 sensor measures

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the G3 offers a higher resolution of 15.8 megapixels, compared with 12 MP of the G10. This megapixels advantage translates into a 15 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the G3 has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.77μm versus 4.33μm for the G10). However, it should be noted that the G3 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 2 months) than the G10, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that at least partly compensate for the smaller pixel size.

The resolution advantage of the Panasonic G3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the G3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 23 x 17.2 inches or 58.3 x 43.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.7 x 35 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 15.3 x 11.5 inches or 38.9 x 29.2 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic G10 are 20 x 15 inches or 50.8 x 38.1 cm for good quality, 16 x 12 inches or 40.6 x 30.5 cm for very good quality, and 13.3 x 10 inches or 33.9 x 25.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 are ISO 160 to ISO 6400 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

G10 versus G3 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the G3 has a markedly higher DXO score than the G10 (overall score 4 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.2 bits lower color depth, 0.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.7 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Panasonic G10 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000720/30p21.210.141152
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Panasonic G3 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i21.010.666756
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Panasonic G1 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000i21.110.346353
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Panasonic G2 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000720/30p21.210.349353
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Panasonic G5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p21.411.661861
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Panasonic G6 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p21.311.563961
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Panasonic GF1 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 3000720/30p21.210.351354
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Panasonic GF2 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i21.210.350654
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
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Panasonic GF6 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i20.710.662254
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Panasonic GX1 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60p20.810.670355
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the G3 provides a better video resolution than the G10. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60i, while the G10 is limited to 720/30p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the G3 offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the G10 (1440k vs 202k dots). The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Panasonic G10202 i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
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Panasonic G31440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic G11440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic G21440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
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Panasonic G51440 i3.0 / 920 swivel i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Panasonic G61440 i3.0 / 1036 swivel i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF1optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF2optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
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Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
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Panasonic GF6i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
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Panasonic GX1optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The G3 has a touchscreen, while the G10 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The G3 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the G10 does not have a selfie-screen.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the G10 and the G3 write their files to SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Panasonic G10imono / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G1ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF1imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GX1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Both the G10 and the G3 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The G10 was replaced by the Panasonic G3, while the G3 was followed by the Panasonic G5. Further information on the features and operation of the G10 and G3 can be found, respectively, in the Panasonic G10 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic G3 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Panasonic G10 and the Panasonic G3? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.


Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10:

  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (380 versus 270) on a single battery charge.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced segment (17 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in March 2010).


Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (15.8 vs 12MP), which boosts linear resolution by 15%.
  • Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (4 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.7 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (1080/60i vs 720/30p).
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (1440k vs 202k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.70x vs 0.52x).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (4 vs 2.6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 52g or 13 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 2 months) more recently.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the G3 is the clear winner of the contest (12 : 3 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

G10 03:12 G3

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Panasonic G10 and the Panasonic G3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the G10 and the G3 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Panasonic G103/5....70/1004/54/5 Mar 2010 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic G33/5+ +..75/1004.5/55/5 May 2011 EUR 579ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 EUR 529ebay.com
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Panasonic G1..+ +..70/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2008 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic G2......72/1004/54.5/5 Mar 2010 EUR 549ebay.com
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Panasonic G53/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Jul 2012 EUR 649ebay.com
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Panasonic G64/5+ +....5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 EUR 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF1..85/100..69/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 EUR 649ebay.com
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Panasonic GF23/582/100..70/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2010 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 EUR 469ebay.com
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Panasonic GF6..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 EUR 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX13/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2011 EUR 599ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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  • Pentax 645D
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Specifications: Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G3

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Panasonic G10 Panasonic G3
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Micro Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date March 2010 May 2011
Launch Price USD 499 USD 599
Sensor Specs Panasonic G10 Panasonic G3
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixels 15.8 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 pixels 4592 x 3448 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.33 μm 3.77 μm
Pixel Density 5.34 MP/cm2 7.04 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 720/30p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 160 - 6,400 ISO
Image Processor Venus HD II Venus FHD
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 52 56
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.2 21.0
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.1 10.6
DXO Low Light (ISO) 411 667
Screen Specs Panasonic G10 Panasonic G3
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.52x 0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution 202k dots 1440k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 460k dots 460k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Swivel screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Panasonic G10 Panasonic G3
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 2.6 shutter flaps/s 4 shutter flaps/s
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no no
Connectivity Specs Panasonic G10 Panasonic G3
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Panasonic G10 Panasonic G3
Battery Type Panasonic DMW-BLB13 Panasonic DMW-BLD10
Battery Life (CIPA)380 shots per charge270 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74 mm
(4.9 x 3.3 x 2.9 in)
115 x 84 x 47 mm
(4.5 x 3.3 x 1.9 in)
Camera Weight 388 g (13.7 oz) 336 g (11.9 oz)
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