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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3S
  • Replacement is Nikon D4s
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D4 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the D4 (Full frame) and FH20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The D4 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D4 grades versus the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Panasonic FH20

 D4 FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon D4

 FH20 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Panasonic FH20

 D4 FH20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D4 enjoys external dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D4 against the FH20.

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and FH20 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4 and FH20.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D4 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D4 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern D4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D4
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
77
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D4
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
59
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D4
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon D4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 9
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with brightness control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL18 -
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $4,500 $179