Panasonic Lumix G10
Panasonic Lumix G10
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Panasonic Lumix G10
Editor's Review
The mirrorless market keeps growing and growing. The G10 is one of Panasonic's latest Micro Four Thirds format interchangeable-lens cameras. For those who still aren't familiar, mirrorless models like this offer the versatility of a dSLR (and very similar image quality) in a more compact body. How do they achieve this feat? No prism. The downside is that mirrorless cameras have no optical viewfinders (though their electronic viewfinders are still better than live view mode). Anyhow, the G10 is the "lite" option of Panasonic's M4/3 offerings for 2010. Not only is it supposedly the lightest Micro Four Thirds yet (Olympus' E-PL1 is the smallest), but it's lighter on features than its big brother, the G2. At $600, this competes directly with the Olympus E-PL1, which we prefer over this model.
Specifications
- 12.1 megapixels
- Optical image stabilization
- 3-inch LCD monitor
- Micro Four Thirds
- 720p HD video (motion JPEG)
- Live MOS sensor
- JPEG + RAW format
- 7fps RAW continuous shooting
- Built-in flash
- Interchangeable lens
- HDMI output
- Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: Apr 30, 2010
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Panasonic Lumix G10 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Size? (bubuli — 05/02/2010)
As to size, how does it compare to E-PL1?
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Liam McCabe (03/23/2010)
I'll also take a wild guess and say that the G10 is likely to be in the ballpark of the Olympus E-PL1 -- somewhere between $600-700 including the lens. I think these guys are aggressively going after the entry-level dSLR market, the type of users who aren't necessarily committed to a dSLR, just to interchangeable lenses and great image quality.
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Comparing G2 and G10 (Susan Turner — 03/21/2010)
I've enjoyed my FS25, and would like to stick with Lumix when I upgrade and buy a more versatile digital camera--soon.
Thank you for the straight-forward notes about the new Lumix. It's tedious to wade through "pages" of data on the internet trying to figure out the features, and pros & cons or each G-Series camera. My questions:
If the G2 is the new version of the G1, and the G10 is "lighter on options than the G2," where does the G10 fit into the scheme of things?
And what are the main differences between the G10 and G2? (Other than the Touch, Free-Angle LCD.)
I've also looked into the GH1 and L10K, and even the GF1, which is so nice and compact.
Please, a handy review would be one briefly comparing the important differences between the various G-Series cameras! I've called Panasonic, and they can't tell me much! "Do you have access to the web? they ask."
Having shot film with range finders all my life, there's a lot of technical jargon to wade though when going digital, and it's ever changing, as well.
I'm in Mobile, AL where the isn't a camera shop that carries any Lumix G's.
Thank you very much.
S. Turner
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Thank you for the straight-forward notes about the new Lumix. It's tedious to wade through "pages" of data on the internet trying to figure out the features, and pros & cons or each G-Series camera. My questions:
If the G2 is the new version of the G1, and the G10 is "lighter on options than the G2," where does the G10 fit into the scheme of things?
And what are the main differences between the G10 and G2? (Other than the Touch, Free-Angle LCD.)
I've also looked into the GH1 and L10K, and even the GF1, which is so nice and compact.
Please, a handy review would be one briefly comparing the important differences between the various G-Series cameras! I've called Panasonic, and they can't tell me much! "Do you have access to the web? they ask."
Having shot film with range finders all my life, there's a lot of technical jargon to wade though when going digital, and it's ever changing, as well.
I'm in Mobile, AL where the isn't a camera shop that carries any Lumix G's.
Thank you very much.
S. Turner
Liam McCabe (03/22/2010)
Thanks for your notes, I'll definitely consider a roundup of the G series M 4/3 cameras.
Basically, where the G10 sits, I'd call it an entry-level M 4/3 camera, at least based on the specs. Where the G2 is an upgrade to the G1, the G10 is purposely aimed at lower-budgeted user, sort of in the same vein as the Olympus E-PL1.
Details on these models are still skimpy (not due out for a while), so I'm not 100% sure about the differences. It looks like the G2 has the Venus HD Engine II, not sure about that feature in the G10. The burst shooting might also be slower on the G10.
Either way, keep checking back and we'll have more on these cameras as it comes out. Thanks for your comments!
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Basically, where the G10 sits, I'd call it an entry-level M 4/3 camera, at least based on the specs. Where the G2 is an upgrade to the G1, the G10 is purposely aimed at lower-budgeted user, sort of in the same vein as the Olympus E-PL1.
Details on these models are still skimpy (not due out for a while), so I'm not 100% sure about the differences. It looks like the G2 has the Venus HD Engine II, not sure about that feature in the G10. The burst shooting might also be slower on the G10.
Either way, keep checking back and we'll have more on these cameras as it comes out. Thanks for your comments!
(03/23/2010)
Liam, Thank you for the notes. The two new G's are as I suspected after more research. (Funny that the G10 is a more basic camera than the G2--I'm talking the names here! You sometimes get the feeling that model names are designed to keep you guessing--and perhaps buy more camera than you need.)
Although I can hardly wait to have a more versatile digital camera, I'm going to sit tight until more information and prices are available. The cost is not so much an issue for me, but size is. This will be my "serious fun"/travel camera. The GF1 still looks sweet. It's always a trade off, though, when selecting a camera.
Thanks again!
S. Turner
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Although I can hardly wait to have a more versatile digital camera, I'm going to sit tight until more information and prices are available. The cost is not so much an issue for me, but size is. This will be my "serious fun"/travel camera. The GF1 still looks sweet. It's always a trade off, though, when selecting a camera.
Thanks again!
S. Turner
question (kiss — 03/14/2010)
how much is the price range of this new camera?
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by James DeRuvo (03/16/2010)
Too soon to tell. Panasonic says that pricing and availability will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date.
However,previous models listed the bodies at around $800 or more for just the body. About $350 for the lens. VERY ballpark.
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However,previous models listed the bodies at around $800 or more for just the body. About $350 for the lens. VERY ballpark.
Panasonic Lumix G10 Reviews
Panasonic Lumix G10 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
Super Fast Camera
(Rob — 03/30/2011)
I sold my fuji hs10 and bought the g10 on ebay for $349 refurb. I owned a olympus e420 for a while too. The g10 is better than either of those. Perfect size and fast firmware. Can't go wrong with this camera.
