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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D4 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D4 was brought out 9 months earlier than the LX7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D4 scores versus the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Panasonic LX7

 D4 LX7 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon D4

 LX7 D4 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Panasonic LX7

 D4 LX7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D4 provides external measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D4 versus the LX7.

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4 and LX7 is 50 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D4 and LX7.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D4 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D4 will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
45
manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
59
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
great battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
57
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Nikon D4 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon D4Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-06 2012-10-15
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3280 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 23
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 50
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 11.7
DXO Low light rating 2965 147
Other
Battery life 2600 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $4,500 $400