• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic G10 advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Ricoh GR III advantages over Panasonic G10

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs Fixed
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G2

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G2
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G2

Ricoh GR III
Panasonic G2
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Panasonic G3

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G3
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G3

Ricoh GR III
Panasonic G3
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G3

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G5
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5

Ricoh GR III
Panasonic G5
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic G10
Panasonic GH3
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $798
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH3

Ricoh GR III
Panasonic GH3
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $798
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GH3

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G6
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G6

Ricoh GR III
Panasonic G6
  • $971
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

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