Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Launched May 2023
(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
- Introduced August 2010

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G10 (12MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G10 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

The Z8 was announced 12 years after the G10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z8 scores against the G10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G10
Z8 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 156 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1629k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Nikon Z8
G10 | Z8 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G10
Z8 | G10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 provides outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 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).
Check the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z8 vs the G10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and G10 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and G10.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will deliver extra detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-05-10 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | Stacked 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 | 46 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 46 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.20 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,089k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 900 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 910 grams (2.01 lb) | 388 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 98 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2548 | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $3,999 | $550 |