Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024
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Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
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Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024
The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- High image quality and sharpness
- Great for wildlife and sports photography
- Smooth transition from DSLR
- Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Occasional autofocus misses
- Steep learning curve for some
- No included reference guide
- Some units had defects or recalls
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI D (Micro) | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black offers 14.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
