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Comparison of Nikon J4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 ×
Nikon J4 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Nikon J4
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberLX10J4
Alternate model number(s)
  • lx15
  • lx9
-
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106100
Width (mm)4229
Height (mm)6060
Weight (g)310317
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX7-
Successor-Nikon J5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.118.4
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-53
Dxo color depth score (bit)-20.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-426
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.960
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon 1
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical (dual-sided aspherical surfaces)1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.710.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3020
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125160
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 160 - 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
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 SceneryScene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 - 12.1m (Wide), 0.3 - 6.0m (Tele)Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
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
  • wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.33-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.960
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)80-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.04-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)3.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL22
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • silkypix developer studio is available for download at the ichikawa soft laboratory website
  • viewnx 2
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in white, black, silver, or metallic orange.



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