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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

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Pros

  • straightforward controls and logical
  • Easy to use
  • well laid out and intuitive

Cons

  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • quite visible noise and loss of fine detail
  • this 15 second movie is 57Mb in size

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Pros

  • straightforward controls and logical
  • Easy to use
  • well laid out and intuitive
  • Contrast Auto-Focusing system is quick in good light
  • Intelligent Auto Mode system works very well
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • extremely well-built
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is a handsome yet understated camera
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • impressive piece of equipment and with the right glass it takes nice shots

Cons

  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • quite visible noise and loss of fine detail
  • this 15 second movie is 57Mb in size
  • relatively slow maximum apertures of f/3
  • images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • there is no eye sensor
  • button found on the G2 model is lacking with the G10's design
  • the camera is overly complex
  • limited dynamic range in JPEG images
  • very low resolution of the EVF on the G10 makes everything look slightly blurred

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x3000
  • 4000x2672
  • 4000x2248
  • 2992x2992
  • 2816x2112
  • 2816x1880
  • 2816x1584
  • 2112x2112
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1504x1504
ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
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Optics and focus
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Optical zoom2.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Image stabiliserLens based only
Phase detection autofocusno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
Continuous shootingyes
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range11
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)3.2 fps
Speed (RAW)3.2 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 0.7±EV
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight27.34 oz
Width4.88 in
Height3.29 in
Depth2.91 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)380
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1250.0 mAh
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution202000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.52 x
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
Mini HDMI Type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.7
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Published: 14.05.2010
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Quick Review
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DPReview
Published: 09.08.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Quick Review
3.5

This is the latest in our series of new 'Quick Reviews.' We will be using this format for cameras that are operationally similar and identical in terms of output to models we've already reviewed. We test to confirm the image quality is identical (noise tests and shots of our 'compared to' studio scene at all ISOs), then concentrate the review on the differences between the two cameras. To learn everything about the camera you are interested in we recommend reading not only the Quick Review but also the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
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Published: 17.02.2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
4.5

Most of the features of the DMC-G2 in a lighter, more affordable camera body.Attach the LCD monitor to the back panel, remove the touch screen overlay, reduce the viewfinder resolution to 202,000 dots and disable the stereo sound recording capability and you've converted the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 into the DMC-G10. You've also saved $300 in the process. In this review, we'll focus on the differences between the two cameras, as shown in the table below.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G10 camera finally gets the review we've been waiting for
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Engadget
Published: 21.04.2010
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G10 camera finally gets the review we've been waiting for

The Lumix G10 got pricing and a vague date yesterday, and now the first full review has finally graced the interwebs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic G10 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 09.08.2010
Panasonic G10 Review | Camera Decision
2.7

Panasonic G10 is a 12.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Micro Four Thirds mount. Read our G10 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Digital Camera
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TechCrunch
Published: 01.05.2010
Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Digital Camera

What is this thing? The rise of micro four-thirds camera is probably biggest potential change in popular cameras since the rise of the point and shoot. Micro four thirds “system” cameras offer the best of both worlds – removable lenses for folks who like to play with focal lengths and primes and a simple interface […]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix G10 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 23.07.2010
Panasonic Lumix G10 Review
4.3

Panasonic’s Lumix G-series introduces its most price-busting camera yet. but is it worth investing in? The Panasonic Lumix G10 review tests out the latest Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic G10 Review
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Published: 07.03.2010
Panasonic G10 Review

Panasonic G10 review, find out how the G10 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 20.04.2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

There's no doubt that Micro Four Thirds has proved a big hit for Panasonic and the photography industry in general, so the brand new G10 camera comes as no surprise. One of two new G system models for 2010, the DMC-G10 attempts to bring all the benefits of the Micro Four Thirds system - smaller size and weight with comparable features and image quality to a fully-fledged DSLR - to a wider audience, with an aggressive price tag of £499 / $599 with the new 14-42mm kit lens. Mark Goldstein finds out if it succeeds in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix G10 review
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TechRadar
Published: 02.03.2010
Panasonic Lumix G10 review
4.0

The Panasonic G10 offers DSLR quality in a substantially smaller camera body. In this G10 review, we test its handling, autofocus, ISO performance and more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G10 digital camera
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PC World
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G10 digital camera
3.8

Panasonic LUMIX G10 review: A Micro Four Thirds camera that takes great pictures, but could be better value

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 review
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 review
3.0

It has much in common with the new Lumix DMC-G2, but its pared spec means that Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G10 could be the most attractive Micro System Camera for enthusiasts on a budget.