Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and super zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-G2 and the Lumix DMC-G3) and Nikon (such as the D3100 and the D5000)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), focuses automatically while shootting video (contrast detection vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't have a screen which flips out, doesn't take 3D photos and lacks and external mic jack.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 similar age $615 - $642 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the DMC-G10) Has a touch screen Has an external mic jack Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the DMC-G10) None found common strengths of the DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-G2 vs the DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 1 year newer $500 (body only) $700 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-G10) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-G10) None found common strengths of the DMC-G3 and DMC-G10 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Focus continuously recording movies Inexpensive: $499.87 vs $329.99
	Compare the DMC-G3 vs the DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 1 year newer $469 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-G10) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Much smaller: Compact 107x67x32 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-G10) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No external flash support common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-G10 Focus continuously recording movies Inexpensive: $394.00 vs $329.99 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 8 months newer $376 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-G10) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Much smaller: Mid size 113x68x33 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-G10) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and DMC-G10 Focus continuously recording movies Inexpensive: $375.99 vs $329.99 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-GF2 vs the DMC-G10
Olympus PEN E-PL1 similar age $219 - $279 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the DMC-G10) Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Has an external mic jack Much smaller: Mid size 115x72x42 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No viewfinder: None vs Digital Doesn't focus continuously recording movies common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and DMC-G10 Inexpensive: $218.99 vs $329.99 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 1 year older $490 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G1 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller: Standard size 124x84x45 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Much thinner: 1.8" vs 2.9" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G1 (vs the DMC-G10) Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the DMC-G1 and DMC-G10 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Inexpensive: $489.90 vs $329.99 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-G1 vs the DMC-G10

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), lets you preview your photos on the screen, can focus continuously while recording movies, focuses automatically while shootting video (contrast detection vs none) and has significantly more focus points (23 vs 9).

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (411 ISO vs 868 ISO), has much lower image quality (52.0 vs 72.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (21.2 bits vs 22.5 bits) and has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.1 EV vs 12.5 EV).

Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-G10) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 411 ISO Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly better image quality: 62.0 vs 52.0 Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the T3 and DMC-G10 Light weight: 459 g vs 381 g Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $329.99
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D3100 5 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-G10) Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 411 ISO Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.2 bits Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 52.0 Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-G10) Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-G10 Focus continuously recording movies Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 381 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D5000 10 months older $880 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the DMC-G10) Better color depth: 22.7 bits vs 21.2 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 868 ISO vs 411 ISO Much better image quality: 72.0 vs 52.0 Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Significantly larger: Professional size 127x104x80 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm common strengths of the D5000 and DMC-G10 None found
	Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-G10) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 411 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 52.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.2 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-G10) Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-G10 Focus continuously recording movies Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $329.99
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D3000 7 months older $487 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the DMC-G10) Better color depth: 22.3 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly better image quality: 62.0 vs 52.0 Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the DMC-G10) No live view Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 common strengths of the D3000 and DMC-G10 Very small: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Thin: 2.5" vs 2.9" Inexpensive: $486.96 vs $329.99
	Compare the Nikon D3000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Canon Rebel T2i similar age $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-G10) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 411 ISO Much better image quality: 66.0 vs 52.0 Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-G10) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the T2i and DMC-G10 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Thin: 2.4" vs 2.9" Light weight: 530 g vs 381 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has much better image quality (52.0 vs 27.0), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.6 MP), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and has much more color depth (21.2 bits vs 17.9 bits).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.1 EV vs 10.9 EV) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 1 year newer $499	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-G10) Has an external mic jack Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-G10 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support Support external flash
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 7 months older $400	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-G10) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the DMC-FZ35 and DMC-G10 Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm RAW support Light weight: 367 g vs 381 g
	Compare the DMC-FZ35 vs the DMC-G10
Fujifilm FinePix S2950 1 year newer $159 - $160	Significant advantages of the S2950 (vs the DMC-G10) Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Can create panoramas in-camera Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the S2950 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the S2950 and DMC-G10 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Light weight: 437 g vs 381 g Thin: 3.2" vs 2.9"
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 1 year older $136 - $152	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ28 (vs the DMC-G10) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ28 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the DMC-FZ28 and DMC-G10 Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm RAW support Light weight: 417 g vs 381 g
	Compare the DMC-FZ28 vs the DMC-G10
Nikon Coolpix P510 1 year newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the DMC-G10) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the P510 and DMC-G10 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the DMC-G10) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the DMC-G10) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6.1x4.5mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.6 MP vs 12 MP Built-in lens only common strengths of the Z990 MAX and DMC-G10 Very good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support
	Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10