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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
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
  • Released December 2007
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic L10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and L10 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was announced 13 years later than the L10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 II scores versus the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic L10

 Z7 II L10 
ReleasedOctober 2020December 2007More recent by 157 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k207kClearer screen (+1893k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 L10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic L10

 Z7 II L10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic L10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II compared to the L10.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and L10 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and L10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you more detail with its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Panasonic L10 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (556g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Panasonic L10 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Panasonic L10 Travel photography information
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high megapixels (46MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
lighter than competition in class (556g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography advice
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
49
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic L10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2007-12-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 556g (1.23 lbs)
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 All around 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 420 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,997 $350