Nikon Df vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelDfLumix DMC-FH25
      MSRP$2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      ProcessorEXPEED 3Venus Engine VI
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804608 x 3456
      Other ResolutionsFX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 10644608 x 3456, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      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 DMC-FH25
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      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 DMC-FH25
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 224 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT Screen LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps4.4 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP High-speed sync
      front-curtain sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction,
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Flash Range5.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      DxO Low Light ISO3279
      DxO Color Depth24.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Cable release, wireless remote
      Environmental Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Dimensions144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64")99 x 57 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.24 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.05 x 7.15 x 4.9"
      Package Weight4.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
      Battery Life1400 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Df Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, or 20 secsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      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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