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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released December 2007
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and L10 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 13 years later than the L10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z6 II matches up vs the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic L10

 Z6 II L10 
ReleasedOctober 2020December 2007More recent by 157 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k207kSharper display (+1893k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 L10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic L10

 Z6 II L10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II and the L10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and L10 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and L10.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
86
focusing manually
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (556g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Panasonic L10 Sports photography information
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (410 shots)
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
lighter than others (556 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Panasonic L10 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic L10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2007-12-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 429
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two Single
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