The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is a reasonably priced compact/DSLR hybrid camera.

In spite of its double-digit model number, the Panasonic Lumix G10 is more like a reduced adaptation of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2.

Being launched at a price of 202k, £130 less than the G2, the model’s humble cost is due to its less impressive hardware qualifications.

Whilst, there’s no fast access movie button, the LCD monitor, as on majority of the digital SLRs, is glued and does not possess the vision flexibility of the G2’s.

However, high-definition video arrives in a more traditional Mpeg format and, even though the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10's screen is fixed, the picture that it sends looks realistic owing to the same greater than average 460k-dot resolution.

Low light provison is good with both an en suite flash and a striking top ISO rating of 6400.

At 558g, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is slightly lighter than the G2 with the similar 14-42mm, 28-84mm equivalent lens included, regardless of the overall elements being almost the same.

The resultant pictures are crisp and bright in color, mainly utilizing the friendly ‘expressive’ color mode.

Another benefit is the simple way of the usage of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. It has a timesaving Quick Menu button, an introduction from Panasonic’s well-liked compacts. Press this and the operational icons flaunted across the top of the screen become come to life.