Nikon D90 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD90Lumix DMC-GX7
      Predecessor ModelNikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
      Successor ModelNikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      MSRP$999 (body only), $1099 (with 14-42 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400125 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14244592 x 3064, 4592 x 3064, 4592 x 2584, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1712 x 1712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV3 exposures in blue/amber or magneta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points1123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleLCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Auto & Red-eye reduction
      Fill-in flash
      Slow sync
      Slow sync w/red-eye reduction
      off
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/320 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 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 D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      DxO Low Light ISO977718
      DxO Color Depth22.722.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.512.2
      DxO Overall Score7370
      Video Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2
      Environmental Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")123 x 71 x 55 mm (4.83 x 2.78 x 2.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"7.5 x 6.5 x 5"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Battery PackEN-EL3e
      Battery Life850 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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