Nikon D300S vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D300S and the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D300S was introduced in November 2009 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 was introduced in February 2022. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D300S Highlights

      • 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 51 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Highlights

      • 25.2 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,840k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 14.0 fps Mechanical and 75.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 5760 x 2880 Video Shooting
      • Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D300S
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D300S and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6.

      PROS

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      •   Video Capture
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 75.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      •   Weight - 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 950 shots
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 25.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D300S

      Nikon D300S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D300S over Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6.

      Nikon D300S vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Longer Battery Life 950 shots vs 360 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D300S.

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony FX30
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      APS-C

      26 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel T3
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Fujifilm S4500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon D7100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      Panasonic GH6
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 over Nikon D300S.

      Nikon D300S vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel vs 25.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 25,600
      Lower Boosted ISO 100 vs 50
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 5776 x 4336
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 1,840k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.76x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps vs 75.0 fps
      Higher Max Flash Compensation +1 EV vs +3 EV
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 5760 x 2880
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      Speaker vs Mono
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz) vs 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6.

      Panasonic GH5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GH2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic GH3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic GH5S
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.28 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Pentax K-5 IIs
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E3
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D300S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Full Size
        Environmental Sealing
        Many Storage Slots22
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D300S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D300S and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 have 3.0" screens with 920k dot and 1,840k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon D300S has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D300S has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon D300S features a 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 features a 25.2 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D300S is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5776 x 4336 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D300S has Nikon F lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D300S its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Nikon D300S has a Mini Type C HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a Full Size HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D300S comes with EN-EL3e battery pack with battery life of 950 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 comes with DMW-BLK22 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D300S has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC and one for CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA). Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has two card slots - one for CFexpress Type B and one for SD/SDHC (UHS-II) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended].

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D300S has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D300S, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. Nikon D300S can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 can shoot continuously up to 75.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 14.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Nikon D300S has 51 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has . Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D300S and ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D300S and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6.


      Flash

      Nikon D300S has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D300S body has dimensions of 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91") and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 body has dimensions of 138 x 100 x 100 mm (5.45 x 3.95 x 3.92"). Nikon D300S weighs 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 weighs 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz).

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

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      138 mm

      100 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D300S and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      Nikon D300S and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      80
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 950 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 75.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 950 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 75.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      79
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      77
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 950 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D300S and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 and give them scores of 68 and 82 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      82

      Sensor

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 25.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 75.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording

      Focusing

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      82
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D300S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 950 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      71
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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