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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic G10
(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
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and G10 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and G10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was launched 9 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z50 scores against the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G10

 Z50 G10 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2010Fresher by 112 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Nikon Z50

 G10 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G10

 Z50 G10 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z50 versus the G10.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and G10 is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and G10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Panasonic G10 Street photography information
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic G10 Sports photography details
75
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic G10
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
54
great battery life (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
23
offers face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G10
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2010-08-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 388 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life 320 shots 380 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $857 $550