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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10 Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Panasonic G10, which was introduced in August 2010 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 12.0MP Four Thirds sensor. As you can see, G10 is 7 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Panasonic G10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-08-09
  • 12MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 388g. 124 x 90 x 74 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 12 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 3.0fps 6 fps faster
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 202k dot 1068% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
380 shots vs 200 shots 180 more frames with a single charge
Weight
388 g vs 399 g 11 g lighter
Flash Coverage
11.0m vs 9.0m 2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
18.74µm2 vs 13.84µm2 35% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic G10 has external dimensions of 124 x 90 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.91″) and weighs 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 23mm thinner than Panasonic G10. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Panasonic G10 doesn't. Once you put a lens on G10, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10.
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic G10 is 11g lighter than the Canon G1 X III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on G10, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over G10 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Panasonic G10's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.


Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic G10 has a 12.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine HD II processor.

Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 12MP more than Panasonic G10's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G1 X III and G10 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Panasonic G10. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic G10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic G10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
388g
Body Thickness 74mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic G10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic G10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Panasonic G10 scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Panasonic G10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #106 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #455 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic G10 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Panasonic G10 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Brand Canon Panasonic
Announced 2017-10-25 2010-08-09
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Four Thirds
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 332.27mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 10cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.52x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/160s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 388g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 124 x 90 x 74mm
Battery Life 200 shots 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 52
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 10.1
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 411
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