Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-G3Lumix DMC-G10
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 17124000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.40x1.04x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.52x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot202k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps2.6 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      DxO Low Light ISO667411
      DxO Color Depth21.021.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.610.1
      DxO Overall Score5652
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Internal Recording Modes4:2 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      16:9 aspect r@io:
      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1 Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity10 - 80% RH
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Dimensions115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85")124 x 90 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.7 x 6.1"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Battery Life270 shots380 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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