Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is the sixth digital mirrorless interchangeable lens camera introduced that adheres to the Micro Four Thirds System system design standard, and the fourth Panasonic model MFT camera. The G10 model was announced concurrently with its more capable sibling, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, in March 2010.
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, shutter systems, and the ability to change lenses. However, it omitted certain cost-driving features, notably the articulating LCD in favor of a fixed-panel LCD, and the high-resolution electronic viewfinder in favor of a lower resolution EVF, with a less clear and smooth image than its sister cameras with built-in EVFs. The lower-cost EVF has been one of the main criticisms of what was otherwise considered a very capable still camera; there are situations under which low resolution EVF is not easily usable. The G10, though, 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 and can use all native Micro Four Thirds System lenses. 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, Contax/Yashica 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.
Upon introduction the United States, MSRP was set at US$600.00 with the kit lens.