Simply superb dive images by Jan Messersmith – there's Lionfish, Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) and Bulb Anemone. He's also posted his opinions about the image quality of the camera.
Jan used the WP-DC28 waterproof case to get the G10 underwater, and added:
I’m really happy with my new rig. People pay thousands of dollars for underwater cameras that don’t produce images any better than these. The difference is that the extra money buys you mostly more light on the subject. If you are willing to stay within the confines of available light and limit yourself to close shots when using flash, you can take professional quality underwater photos for way under a thousand US$. The G10 costs about US$400 and the housing was, I think, less than $200.
The Fuji F200 EXR Is One Of InfoSyncWorld's Four Best High Performance Compact Digital Cameras (2009) – Mike Perlman:
The Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR was probably the ultimate surprise performance of the year, for this compact truly blew our initial expectations out of the water and far away. To lay it straight on the table, the Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR is not pleasing to look at, courtesy of its muddy brownish paint job and hourglass sponge-like chassis. However, a quality imaging powerplant lies within this unassuming and plain design. The Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR cranked out an image performance that was on par with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Canon PowerShot G10 in bright and low light, and we're pretty sure its 12-megapixel 1/1.6-inch Super CCD EXR sensor had something to do with it.
We shot in various Dynamic Range boosting modes and achieved some excellent results. The Fujifilm Finepix might not be stocked with a plethora of standard features, for the camera has a max shutter speed of eight seconds. But what the camera lacks in tradition, it makes up for with innovation, thanks to the wealth of effective EXR shooting modes. Don't expect good looks or a stellar interface from the Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR, but if you're looking for a compact with the best image quality in this price range, look no further.
Canon Powershot G10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 In InfoSyncWorld's Four Best High Performance Compact Digital Cameras Report (2009) – Mike Perlman:
"Anything you can do, I can better", sings the Canon PowerShot G10, which is strikingly similar to the aforementioned Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 based on appearance alone. But upon further investigation, it becomes apparent that the Canon PowerShot G10 has a layer cake-style ISO dial mounted underneath the Mode dial. The Canon PowerShot G10 also adds an optical viewfinder and boosts the megapixel count to an obtuse 14.7. Keep in mind that the Canon PowerShot G10's 1/1.7-inch sensor is slightly larger than the Lumix DMC-LX3's, so we did attain a better overall image performance from the Panny.
The Canon PowerShot G10's lowest shutter speed is also 15 seconds and the highest ISO is 1600, so we went with the Lumix DMC-LX3 in the features department. However, the Canon PowerShot G10 flaunts a superior interface with an Exposure Compensation dial, menu Set dial and 3-inch LCD. It's a tossup, so we suggest taking the Canon PowerShot G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 for test drives before settling on either one.
Canon G10 vs Panasonic LX3: Enrique Owns Both – Enrique:
The G10 has a better screen, visible in bright sunlight, longer zoom and it's a bit less noisy at base ISO. The LX3 is considerably smaller and lighter, so more pocketable, offers native 16:9, has a faster lens, is less noisy at higher ISO, it has a great 24mm wideangle and IQ is a bit more 3D.
To a great extent, it is a matter of personal preferences. I hesitated a lot, that's why I have both, but not long ago I realized that I have 3 times more keepers with the LX3. I would keep the LX3 without a doubt.
The Very Versatile Canon G10 – stephent shared some nice pictures taken with the G10, and said:
Had I wanted to take these with my DSLR I would have needed two lens to get the range that the G10 provides. I used its full range from wide angle on the skating and seat photo. Through mid tele for the wave breaking over the rocks, to full tele of the waves leading away to the baths in the background.
An opinion on Canon D10 vs Canon G10 in terms of image quality – "tsubasa1", a Powershot G10 owner, says this of the D10:
I just got my D10 a few days ago and I love it. It is not only waterproof but also shockproof. As of IQ, I don't think pictures taken with D10 are notably inferior than those taken with my G10. Now I take D10 everywhere I go.
Canon PowerShot G10 Review and Sample Photos at Photocrati – Great piece by Jack Neubart, who says:
All in all, the Canon G10 will not replace my DSLR, but there is a reason to own one. I’d certainly use it in the capacity that it’s being used by many pros, namely to shoot background elements that they can incorporate into complex digital composite images.
