Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
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(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Nikon D4 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Panasonic FH20
D4 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon D4
FH20 | D4 |
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Common features in the Nikon D4 and Panasonic FH20
D4 | FH20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Nikon D4 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and FH20 is 50 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon D4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |