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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
55
Imaging
82
Features
83
Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G10

 Z8 G10 
IntroducedMay 2023August 2010Newer by 156 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k460kClearer display (+1629k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Nikon Z8

 G10 Z8 

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G10

 Z8 G10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

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

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (910g)
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
81
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low max shutter speed (1/s)
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z8 Travel photography features
Panasonic G10 Travel photography features
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
heavier than average in class (910 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
good battery life (380 per charge)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography information
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G10 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (910g)
23
includes face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G10
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
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