Nikon D4 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD4Lumix DC-G9
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3S
      Successor ModelNikon D4s Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      MSRPUS: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99$1699 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel20.33 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32805184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      On
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points51225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with brightness controlTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.66x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Depth-of-field previewWhen Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps20.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      DxO Low Light ISO2965
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via ten-pin remote terminal wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75"
      Package Weight2.945 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Battery PackEN-EL18DMW-BLF19
      Battery Life2600 shots400 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)      		Supersonic wave filter


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