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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z5 was launched 9 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Z5 ZS10 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2011Newer by 116 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon Z5

 ZS10 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS10

 Z5 ZS10 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the ZS10.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and ZS10 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and ZS10.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
68
good battery life (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (219g)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (470 per charge)
2 card slots
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-07-20 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 @ 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $1,399 $350