Nikon D850 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD850Lumix DMC-GH2
      Predecessor ModelNikon D810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      MSRP$3299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel18 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ProcessorEXPEED 5Venus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55044608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4752 x 3168, 4976 x 2800, 3520 x 1980, 3456 x 3456, 3360 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2448 x 2448, 2400 x 1600, 2336 x 1752, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1440, 1744 x 1744, 1792 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Neutral White, Preset Manual, ShadeAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 2,500 K - 10,000 K in 100 K, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustment and white balance bracket--3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points15323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points990
      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 D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x1.42x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.75x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,534k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 51 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 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 RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      Exposure Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / Auto
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      DxO Low Light ISO2660655
      DxO Color Depth26.421.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.811.3
      DxO Overall Score10060
      Video Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps      		Yes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Dimensions146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11")124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 6.4 x 5.7"9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"
      Package Weight4.265 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Battery PackEN-EL15a
      Battery Life1840 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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