Panasonic G10 vs Leica X Vario Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Leica X Vario (Typ 107)

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General
Model Number:	G10	X Vario
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.95	$2850.00
Street Price:		$2,950.00
Date Available:	2010-05-30	2013-06-11
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.7 oz (558 g) includes batteries, kit lens	22.4 oz (636 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.3 x 2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm)	5.2 x 2.9 x 3.7 in. (133 x 73 x 95 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	N-MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	16.2
Sensor Format:	4/3	APS-C
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	370.52mm² (23.60mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	4.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	52	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.2	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.1	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	411	1,320
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1)	4944 x 3274 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3274 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	4.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p)
Movie File Format:	Motion JPEG	MP4 with stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S	Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	28 - 70mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	18 - 46mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	2.55x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele)	f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4 (T) - f/16 in 1/3EV steps
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x or 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area	Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 202K dots eq., 1.04x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter	Optional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.52x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.04x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12500
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)	Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-field, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative), Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative), Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative), SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet/Periph. Defocus)	Automatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, auto/Red-Eye, forced on, forced on/Red eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red eye, Studio
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.	5.0
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW + JPEG	.DNG RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	Motion JPEG	MP4 with stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote
Connections (extended):	Wired remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C)	HMDI, Electronic Viewfinder Socket

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		1.13
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		1.36
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		4.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.143 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.43 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.040 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s
Startup Time:		1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	380 shots	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh	Proprietary 3.7v 1600mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	720p HD Movies (Motion JPEG), Mini HDMI Type-C Connector.	Fixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos, magnesium and aluminum body with soft leather trim. Available in black or silver.