Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
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 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Size
 Really small
Standard size 124x84x45 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.8"
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1
Size Much smaller 124x84x45 mm vs 124x90x74 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Thickness Much thinner 1.8" vs 2.9"
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 Around 40% thinner
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 463 ISO vs 411 ISO
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 The DMC-G1 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 3,200 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.3 EV vs 10.1 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DMC-G10's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 21.1 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.1 more bits of color
Weight Lighter 381 g vs 430 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
30 vs 31
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
External flash Each supports an external flash Help
Better lighting
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Light sensitivity (boost) One has boost ISO Help
DMC-G1:3,200 ISO
DMC-G10:None
Size Large Help
DMC-G1:124x84x45 mm
DMC-G10:124x90x74 mm
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
12 MP
Movie format One shoots movies Help
DMC-G1:None
DMC-G10:720p @ 30fps
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-G1:10.3 EV
DMC-G10:10.1 EV
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
DMC-G1:1,600 ISO
DMC-G10:6,400 ISO
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-G1:21.1 bits
DMC-G10:21.2 bits
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
DMC-G1:3 fps
DMC-G10:2.6 fps
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-G1:53.0
DMC-G10:52.0
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
DMC-G1:463 ISO
DMC-G10:411 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$950 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is much larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is significantly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 body only
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,100 with 14-45mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Size Is slightly smaller
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously while recording movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$229 - $239 body only

$399 - $419 with 14-42mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$380 - $555 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10.

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