Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D3200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Comparison of Nikon D3200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D3200 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 ×
General
ModelNikon D3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberD3200GF5
Camera formatSLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125108
Width (mm)7737
Height (mm)9667
Weight (g)773364
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D3100Panasonic GF3
SuccessorNikon D3300Panasonic GF6
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)24.212.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)357.28224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.217.3
Sensor height (mm)15.413
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.864.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8161
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.121.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.211.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,131618
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4512 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 4000(24.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)44
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2820
Filter thread (mm)5237
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 12800Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portraitScene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)125
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionISO hot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Other memory-Compatible with UHS-I standard
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
-
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.470.45
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.50.42
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-4
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.49-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)44
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1005
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.18
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.36-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.51-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.07
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full AF shutter lag = 1.36sPrefocused = 0.513sFull AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s
Startup time (s)0.41.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)44.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)540-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEXPEED 3 processor, 1080p HD video, Guide mode, 4fps burst mode, compatible with new WU-1a Wireless Mobile AdapterNewly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine



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