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When Google announced the Pixel 10 series, a lot of focus was given to the new 100x Pro Res Zoom as the highlight camera feature, with Camera Coach taking the second seat. What went under the radar is Google’s continuous work on Panorama mode, which today is absolutely amazing and has finally reached its full potential.
I’ve been using my Pixel 10 Pro XL as my main camera for a couple of months, including a short trip to Athens and some sightseeing around France while my parents were visiting. Here’s what makes panorama mode amazing on this phone and why I think people are sleeping on it.
Are you using the panorama mode on your Pixel 10? 10 votes Yes. 40 % Very rarely. 20 % No. 40 %
The Pixel 10 Pro’s panorama mode can finally do it all Each time I switch to the panorama mode on my Pixel 10 Pro XL, I’m happy to see the versatile options Google has been adding. We can now switch between 1x, 2x, and 5x zoom before starting to pan, which helps me tailor the shot to the scene I’m looking at.
All of these photos have been compressed before being uploaded here. If you want to see the full-resolution samples as well as more beautiful panoramas, check them out in this Google Drive folder
Pixel 10 Pro XL panorama, 1x Pixel 10 Pro XL panorama, 5x
If the entire view is interesting, I can keep my camera at 1x and pan to capture it all. But if the lovely view is further away with a lot of uninteresting or distracting elements above and below, I can zoom in to 2x or 5x and narrow down the shot to capture a more focused panorama. Don’t get me wrong, all of these panoramas are beautiful views, but it depends on what you want from your photo and what you prefer to emphasize. It’s the versatility and choice that I appreciate so much.
Pixel 10 Pro XL panorama, 2x Pixel 10 Pro XL panorama, 5x
I love this for the faraway skylines of cities and towns. I also use it a lot to create more detailed panoramas that highlight very specific parts of a scene. The versatility is insane, and each time I use it, I’m in awe at the results. Just have a look at these three examples of the Greek coastline seen from Aegina, the Palace of Versailles, and the Parisian skyline from Montmartre. Zooming in allows me to skip the ugly fence in the first one and the crowds in the second and third, all while putting the accent on the details of the coast’s or city’s vastness and the castle’s ornamental details.
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