Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Announced June 2022
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Launched August 2010
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and G10 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and G10 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z30 was announced 12 years later than the G10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z30 grades against the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic G10
Z30 | G10 | |||
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Launched | June 2022 | August 2010 | More recent by 145 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Nikon Z30
G10 | Z30 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G10
Z30 | G10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z30 and the G10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and G10 is 79 and 72 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and G10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z30 will give you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z30 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2022-06-29 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 35 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 388g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 380 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $650 | $550 |