Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 ×
Nikon Coolpix P610 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Nikon Coolpix P610
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberGX7P610
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123125
Width (mm)55107
Height (mm)7185
Weight (g)532565
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GX1Nikon P600
SuccessorPanasonic GX8Nikon B700
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 score70-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.6-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.2-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)718-
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)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.77
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 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--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 11 groups (1 super ED lens element and 4 ED lens elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0024.00 - 1,440.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.003.00 - 258.00
Zoom ratio (x)360
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.15 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2050
Filter thread (mm)46-
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 type2.76M-dot eq. field-sequential RGB, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +3 m-1) and eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.39-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,800921,600
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, 125 (extended), 200 - 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)1/8000 - 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, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct ScenerySmart Portrait, Special Effects, Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama
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
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=7 (ISO 200, m) / 5 (ISO 100, m)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)1/250-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Other memoryUHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
-
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
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.47-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.56-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.77
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)9-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.232s-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-360
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL23
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah 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 9.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
-
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 featuresTiling EVF, Tilting Touchscreen LCD, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization(!), Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and NFCAvailable in black or red.



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