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Comparison of Nikon J5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 ×
Nikon J5 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Nikon J5
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberGF6J5
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11198
Width (mm)3832
Height (mm)6560
Weight (g)454345
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GF5Nikon J4
SuccessorPanasonic GF7-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.8
Sensor format4/31 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.9116.16
Sensor width (mm)17.313.2
Sensor height (mm)138.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.772.37
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score5465
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.721.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.612
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)622479
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 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)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.259.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
Movie max framerate (fps)601,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsNikon 1
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2020
Filter thread (mm)46-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, TouchHybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF
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)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160160
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extendedAuto, 160 - 12800
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
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's FaceScene Mode: Sports, Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • 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)55
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160)GN=5m (ISO 100) or 6.3m (ISO 160); Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
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
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
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • built-in wi-fi and nfc
  • combined av/usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.60.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.259.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2820
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.959.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)820
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)461.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1020
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.07
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.40.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s-
Startup time (s)0.82
Play -> record time (s)0.80.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.61.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340250
Battery form factorProprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh)Proprietary EN-EL24
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • view nx-i
Os compatibility-
  • 32 or 64-bit; mac os x 10.8.5+
  • 64-bit only
  • windows 7/8/8.1
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTilting Cell Touch 1040K-dot LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode)New 20.8-megapixel BSI 1-inch CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5A image processor, 20fps burst mode with continuous AF (60fps with AF fixed)



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