Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs Samsung NX10

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and the Samsung NX10, 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.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 was introduced in October 2009 and Samsung NX10 was introduced in April 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Highlights

      • 12 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic (Optional) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung NX10 Highlights

      • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      4. Advantage of Samsung NX10
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX10.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Panasonic GF1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 over Samsung NX10.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs Samsung NX10
      More Focus Points 23 vs 15
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Lighter 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) vs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.

      Panasonic GF7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GF3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GF8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GF5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic GF6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GF2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Leica T Typ 701
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Olympus E-500
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX10

      Samsung NX10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX10 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs Samsung NX10
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 15 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4592 x 3056
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 614k dot
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 513 vs 572
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.2 vs 22.8
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.3 vs 10.8
      Higher DxO Overall Score 54 vs 63
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Longer Battery Life 380 shots vs 400 shots
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX10.

      Samsung NX20
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX11
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Samsung NX10
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
        Light385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Samsung NX10
        Low Native ISO3,2003,200
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot614k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life380 shots400 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX10 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 614k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a built-in Electronic (Optional) viewfinderSamsung NX10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. magnification and Samsung NX10 has 100% coverage with 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 features a 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Samsung NX10 features a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


      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
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
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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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is equipped with Venus Engine HD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung NX10 is equipped with DRIM Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Samsung NX10 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 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. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung NX10 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.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX10 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Samsung NX10 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX10 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot. Samsung NX10 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX10. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and 11.00 m on Samsung NX10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and via Hot shoe to Samsung NX10. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and 1/180 sec on Samsung NX10.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 body has dimensions of 119 x 71 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43") and Samsung NX10 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 weighs 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) and Samsung NX10 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      119 mm

      71 mm

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      123 mm

      87 mm

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      71 mm

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      36 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX10

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX10 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      79
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX10 and give them scores of 58 and 59 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      POOR
      54
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      BAD
      9
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Samsung NX10

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


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