Canon PowerShot
G1X
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G10

Canon PowerShot G1X

77

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

31

  

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1900 ms startup delay
Color depth
 Great color depth
21.7 bits
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Sensor size
 Large sensor
Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Overall image quality Better image quality 60.0 vs 52.0
Help
 Around 20% better image quality
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Size Smaller 117x81x65 mm vs 124x90x74 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Color depth Better color depth 21.7 bits vs 21.2 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 0.5 more bits of color
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.2 MP vs 12 MP
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 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.8 EV vs 10.1 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 644 ISO vs 411 ISO
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 The G1X has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Thickness Thinner 2.6" vs 2.9"
Help
 More than 10% thinner
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Help
 Around 10% larger sensor
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $499.99 vs $649.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $149 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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the Panasonic DMC-G10
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G1X Canon PowerShot G1X
77 vs 31
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G1X. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
G1X:Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
DMC-G10:Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
G1X:Tunnel
DMC-G10:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
G1X:2.6"
DMC-G10:2.9"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
G1X:10.8 EV
DMC-G10:10.1 EV
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
G1X:1.9 fps
DMC-G10:2.6 fps
Size Large Help
G1X:117x81x65 mm
DMC-G10:124x90x74 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$229 - $239 body only

$399 - $419 with 14-42mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 with 22mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the EOS M vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the EOS M vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$449
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$589 - $971
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Size Smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G1X
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599 - $600
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the PowerShot G1X

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$950 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 body only
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 with 14-45mm lens
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-G1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,100 with 14-45mm lens
Size Significantly smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously recording movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

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