Nikon D7100 vs Panasonic GH4 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D7100 vs Panasonic GH4.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D7100	GH4
Megapixels	24.1	16.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1.5x	2.0x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	4608 x 3456
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 - 6,400	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	25,600	100
AF Points	51	49 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	15	0 phase
Continuous Mode	6fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94x	1.34x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	4096x2160 (24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	12	Unlimited
RAW Buffer Size	5	21
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.3s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	950 shots	530 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes
Weight	27.0 oz (765g)	20.1 oz (569g)
Size	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"	5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2014

Nikon D7100 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  8.0 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D7100 is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – APS-C is bigger than MFT, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D7100 has no AA filter.

• AF Points – 51 vs 49 Contrast.

• Cross-type AF Points – 15 vs 0 phase.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Battery Life – 950 shots vs 530 shots.

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Panasonic GH4 Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 6fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s fully articulated.

• Touchscreen Support

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Slower Max Shutter Speed – 60” vs 30”.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 12.

• RAW Buffer Size – 21 vs 5.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Weight – The Panasonic GH4 weighs 196g less.

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