Sony NEX-3 with Panasonic G10 Comparison

Sony NEX-3 and Panasonic G10 Main Features

  • June, 2010
  • August, 2010
  • 14 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 117 x 62 x 33 mm, 297g.
  • 124 x 90 x 74 mm, 388g.
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Sony NEX-3 Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
47
Value for money score
71
Portability score
93
Overall score
55

Panasonic G10 Scores


Imaging score
45
Features score
52
Value for money score
70
Portability score
85
Overall score
55

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 with Sony Alpha NEX-3 Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha NEX-3 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Both of these models were released in 2010. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Alpha NEX-3 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-G10. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Alpha NEX-3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony NEX-3, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Lumix DMC-G10 has electronic viewfinder, and the Alpha NEX-3 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-G10 has a higher resolution of 202k dots, Alpha NEX-3 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha NEX-3 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha NEX-3 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha NEX-3 Lumix DMC-G10
Brand Sony Panasonic
Model Alpha NEX-3 Lumix DMC-G10
Announced June, 2010 August, 2010
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 2
Number of Lenses 116 103
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.52
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 25 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 11.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 365.0 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 12800 6400
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 330 shots 380 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NPFW50
Physical
Weight 297 g 388 g
Physical Dimensions 117 x 62 x 33 mm 124 x 90 x 74 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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