Nikon Df vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelDfLumix DC-G95
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      MSRP$2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens)$1199 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      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 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      ProcessorEXPEED 3Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32805184 x 3888
      Other ResolutionsFX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 1064
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 shots in 1/3 or 1/2-stop intervals
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3949
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps9.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP High-speed sync
      front-curtain sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction,
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.40 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 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 AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      DxO Low Light ISO3279
      DxO Color Depth24.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 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 29.98 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      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 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control Cable release, wireless remote via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      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 Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Dimensions144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64")130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.05 x 7.15 x 4.9"7.6 x 6.9 x 5.6"
      Package Weight4.05 lb2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
      Battery Life1400 shots290 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, or 20 secs 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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