DC Watch (Japan) has published on the Canon G10 their standard initial battery of tests. These include a look at sharpness at different focal lengths and apertures, bokeh, distortion, high ISO performance, and more. It is interesting to compare the G10 tests to the initial DC Watch tests for the Panasonic LX3.
For example, take a look at the ISO 80, f/4 output from these two cameras compared at their wide end. Keep in mind the differences in display size, field of view, degree of sharpening, and lighting:
The G10 is the best selling "advanced compact", at least in the United States, but the LX3 is quite an interesting challenger. On the basis of features, the two cameras obviously offer distinct functionality, particularly in terms of zoom coverage but also pixel number/size, lens speed, approach to viewfinder, etc. However, as different as they are, many photographers are still giving serious consideration to both of them. Bruce Buck of 60Hz Productions recently tested both and decided to keep the LX3 (link). Scott Bourne of TWIP also recently picked up an LX3 and decided to send back the G10. I've heard from several people who tested both and decided to keep the G10 or even both cameras! The DC Watch samples provide a useful, objective comparison of the two, particularly for JPEG shooters.
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