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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G10 (12MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z9 was released 11 years after the G10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z9 scores versus the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G10

 Z9 G10 
LaunchedOctober 2021August 2010Newer by 137 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k460kClearer screen (+1629k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Nikon Z9

 G10 Z9 

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G10

 Z9 G10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 features physical measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z9 vs the G10.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and G10 is 51 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and G10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z9 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography highlights
88
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,340g)
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z9
Sports photography with Panasonic G10
90
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (740 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
Panasonic G10 Travel photography features
65
great battery power (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
heavier than competition (1,340g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
good battery pack (380 shots)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography information
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (740 shots)
has double storage slots
59
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
23
features face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G10
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-10-28 2010-08-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 29 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,089 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) 388 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 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 740 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $5,500 $550