Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 ×
Nikon Coolpix P600 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Nikon Coolpix P600
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberGM5P600
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)99125
Width (mm)36107
Height (mm)6085
Weight (g)294565
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GM1-
Successor-Nikon P610
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicBSI
Effective megapixels (MP)1616.1
Sensor format4/31/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.928.07
Sensor width (mm)17.36.17
Sensor height (mm)134.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.771.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score66-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)721-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.76.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 11 groups (1 super ED lens element and 4 ED lens elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 64.0024.00 - 1,440.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)12.00 - 32.003.00 - 258.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.6760
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.15 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2050
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MFContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1,166K-dot eq. "Live View Finder", 100% coverage, 0.92x / 0.46x(35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4EVF: 0.5cm (0.2-in.), Approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1)
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)388,666201,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.92-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6006,400
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) ; ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue SkyBacklighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • wireless flash supported
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 7.5m (1ft .8 in. to 24 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 4.0m (5 ft. to 13 ft.)
Max flash sync (s)1/50-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-56
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.59-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.55-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.76.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)567
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.43
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Startup time (s)1-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)220330
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL23
Usable battery types
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.6 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.2 se
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.8
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows xp/vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExternal flash unit included. Available in black or red.Available in black or red.



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