Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix x20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

61

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

30
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm Finepix X10

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Focus points
 Many focus points
49
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
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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
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X10
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Size Smaller 117x70x57 mm vs 124x90x74 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.3 EV vs 10.1 EV
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 1.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 2.6 fps
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 Around 4x faster continuous shooting
Focus points More focus points 49 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Thickness Thinner 2.2" vs 2.9"
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 More than 20% thinner
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Weight Slightly lighter 350 g vs 381 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 2/3" 8.8x6.6mm
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 More than 4x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 20.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.7 more bits of color
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-G10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 52.0 vs 50.0
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 Almost the same
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 411 ISO vs 245 ISO
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 The DMC-G10 has a slight edge (0.7 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Fujifilm Finepix X10
61 vs 30
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm Finepix X10. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
X10:Tunnel
DMC-G10:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
X10:11.3 EV
DMC-G10:10.1 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
X10:20.5 bits
DMC-G10:21.2 bits
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
X10:245 ISO
DMC-G10:411 ISO
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
X10:50.0
DMC-G10:52.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$455
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$299 - $348 with 10-30mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the 1 J1 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the 1 J1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Slightly shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Finepix X10
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$499
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Focus points Significantly fewer focus points
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Finepix X10
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Focus points Fewer focus points
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Finepix X10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $398
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Focus points Fewer focus points
True resolution Lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Finepix X10
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Color depth Better color depth
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Finepix X10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$450 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-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$491 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-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$514 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Significantly smaller
Color depth Worse color depth
External flash No external flash support
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$799 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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