| General | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | D1X | Lumix DC-GH6 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Successor Model | Nikon D2X | |
| MSRP | $2,199 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 6 Megapixel | 26.52 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 5.3 Megapixel | 25.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 125 - 800 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 1960 | 5776 x 4336 |
| Other Resolutions | 2000 x 1312 | 3:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter | |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines |
| Optics | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Tilt&Flip Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 130k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 1.52x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical | Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 14.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 75.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 75.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps for up to 65 Frames (Raw) / 95 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 75 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output. SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| Video | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC/ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 5728 x 3024 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [1000 to 1900 Mbps] H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [400 to 800 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [400 to 800 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 240 fps [200 to 800 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] H.264 Long GOP/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 240 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5760 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5728 x 3024 from 1 to 59.94 fps [200 to 300 Mbps] 4352 x 3264 @ 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [300 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 [150 to 300 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 [72 to 300 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 300 fps [20 to 200 Mbps] | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 5760 x 2880 | |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps Raw 12-Bit via HDMI 5760 x 4320 5744 x 3024 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Gamma Curve | Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | unlimited |
| Terminals | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output | |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data/Monitor/Tether/Video | |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS App Name: Lumix Sync *As of December, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | wired or smartphone |
| Environmental | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35") | 138 x 100 x 100 mm (5.45 x 3.95 x 3.92") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) | 823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8 x 6.4 x 6.1" | |
| Package Weight | 3.125 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLK22 | |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC (UHS-II) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended] |
| Other | Nikon D1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor shift type |
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