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Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Succeeded the Nikon D810
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2007
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Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D850 and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D850 was released 9 years after the L10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D850 scores against the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Panasonic L10

 D850 L10 
IntroducedAugust 2017December 2007Newer by 119 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2359k207kCrisper screen (+2152k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon D850

 L10 D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Panasonic L10

 D850 L10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D850 offers external dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D850 compared to the L10.

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D850 and L10 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and L10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D850 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D850 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer D850 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
66
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,015g)
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (556g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,840 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography details
Panasonic L10 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery pack (1,840 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
heavier than average (1,015 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
lighter than average (556 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,840 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L10 as a Vlogging camera
29
touch screen
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,015g)
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D850 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Panasonic L10
 Nikon D850Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-08-24 2007-12-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 153 3
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 2,359k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 556 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 55
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 10.8
DXO Low light rating 2660 429
Other
Battery life 1840 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $350