Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelZ30Lumix DMC-GX85
      MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)£509 (body only), $799/£599 (w/12-32mm lens), £729 (w/12-32 and 35-100mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      ProcessorEXPEED 6Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3424, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points20949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Lens MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Shutter TypeElectronic, 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 Shooting11.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 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 LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      DxO Low Light ISO662
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      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 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		unlimited
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"6.7 x 6.1 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.76 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Battery PackEN-EL25
      Battery Life330 shots290 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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