Nikon D3X vs Panasonic GH4

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3X versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D3X was introduced 6 years prior to the GH4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D3X matches up vs the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D3X Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3X features outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D3X versus the GH4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3X and GH4 is 51 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3X and GH4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D3X having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D3X will render more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D3X will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.