Panasonic Lumix Dmc-G10

Compatible products which do not comply with Four-thirds standard

(*1)
Direction detection related functions on DMC-G10(ex. a function to rotate and play back pictures vertically when they are shot with the camera held vertically) are not available.

(*2)
The firmware update on lenses to the following designated versions or later is required to enable Contrast AF(AFS mode). Please refer to the required firmware version of lenses listed in the table below.
Please note that the following Zuiko lenses are absolutely required to be updated to the designated version or later, otherwise the message «PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY» could be displayed on the camera.

Click here to jump to the information to confirm the lens firmware version>

*For these FourThirds lenses, not only they can be updated on DMC-L10 or L1, but also on the Mount Adapter(DMW-MA1) together with G series cameras.

(*3)
When the camera is in MF mode, the image will be magnified automatically by rotating the focus ring. These lenses do not support this function.
It is possible to magnify the image by pressing the left button of the 4-way controller and then pressing MENU/SET button on G10.

(*4)
Wireless shooting is not available.

(*5)
The lens firmware Ver.1.2 or later is recommended.

(*6)
AF tracking is slower than the counterparts in HD movie support Micro Four Thirds lens(LUMIX VARIO HD lens). Also operational noise in AF may be recorded while motion picture recording.

(*7)
Though AFS Mode is available, it may be lacking in sharpness in the image or taking longer than usual focusing time. In such cases, please use MF Mode or AF+MF function.

(*8)
Operational noise of the aperture in AE(Auto Exposure) control may be recorded while motion picture recording.

(*9)
AF performance cannot be guaranteed on AFS Mode available. It is reccomended MF Mode on photo and motion picture recording.

(*10)
It can be used together with a Leica M lens/Leica R lens. Please set [SHOOT W/O LENS] in the CUSTOM Menu to «ON».
Please check the Compatibilities of mount adapter DMW-MA2M and DMW-MA3R page to find the compatible lens list.

(*11)
MF guide is not displayed on the screen.

(*12)
Please set [SHOOT W/O LENS] in the CUSTOM Menu to «ON»

(*13)
Operated by L-Fn button is not guaranteed.

(*14)
Auto LED light ON, and AF illuminator function is not available.

(*15)
The Manual Focus Clutch mechanism is not available, during the shuttet button is pressed halfway.

(*16)
Manual focus is not available.

(*17)Click here to check the information to confirm the operation of Teleconverter lens>

(*18)
Some functions are not compatible in MF mode with distance scale.

Micro Four Thirds Camera introduction roadmap

Features

The G10 was positioned as an entry level, basic MFT camera, similar in form and function to other Panasonic MFT still cameras such as the more feature laden Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, GH1 and G2. The G10 retained important core features such as the MFT sensor, and shutter systems, the ability to change lenses, but omitted certain cost driving features, notably the articulating LCD, in favor of a fixed panel LCD, and the high resolution electronic view finder (EVF) in favor of a lower resolution EVF, with a less clear and smooth image than its sister cameras with built-in EVF’s. Unfortunately, using a lower cost EVF has been the one of the main criticisms of what was otherwise considered very capable still camera. Apparently there are situations under which low resolution EVF is not easily usable. In fact, other than the EVF and LCD changes, on paper at least, the G10 might even be considered more capable than the G1, because it has video capabilities where the G1 did not.

The G10 featured Motion JPEG video capability only, with a mono microphone, as opposed to more capable AVCHD recording formats found in the other Panasonic G and GH series cameras, with the exception of the G1, which had no video capability.

The G10 is supplied with a standard Panasonic 14–42 mm ƒ/3.5–5.6 kit lens (28–86 mm equivalent) and can use all native . Four Thirds System lenses can be used with an adapter, as can the lenses from nearly every major manual focus camera mount, such as Leica M, Leica R, Olympus OM, Nikon F, Canon FD, Minolta SR, M42 Screw Mount, and others. Canon EF mount lenses can be used with an adapter, but native EF lenses are electronically controlled, and will therefore not have aperture control or autofocus. The Micro Four Thirds System specification supports lenses with optical image stabilization.

The camera was available in one color: black (suffix K).

Upon introduction the United States, MSRP was set at USD 600.00 with the kit lens.

Successor Model

As of mid-2011, the G10 camera had no immediately apparent successor model, with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 seemingly covering the replacement space for both the G10 and the G2 cameras.

Introduction

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is officially the world’s lightest system camera with an eye-level viewfinder, weighing a mere 336g / 11.85 oz without a lens fitted. This new Micro Four Thirds camera boasts a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, upgraded Venus Engine HD II processor, expanded sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400, 720p HD video recording, a 3 inch LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder. Powered by a proprietary Lithium-ion battery, the Lumix DMC-G10 takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards and offers both a pop-up flash and a hot shoe for external flashes. There’s also a built-in Optical Image Stabiliser to help combat camera-shake and a Supersonic Wave Filter to remove unwanted dust. Finished in black, the Panasonic G10 costs £499 / $599 with the new 14-42mm kit lens.

External links

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