Nikon D4S vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D4S
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D4 D4 vs D4S	Panasonic GF6 GF6 vs GF7
Successor:	Nikon D5 D4S vs D5	Panasonic GX850 GF7 vs GX850
General
Model Number:	D4S	GF7
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$6499.95	$599.99
Street Price:	$5,999.00	$590.00
Date Available:	2014-03-06	2015-03-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	47.8 oz (1,356 g) includes batteries	12.1 oz (342 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm)	4.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (107 x 65 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	16.0
Sensor Format:	35mm	4/3
Sensor size:	860.4mm² (36.00mm x 23.90mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	7.31 microns	3.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	89
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,074
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3280 (16.2 MP, 3:2), 3696 x 2456 (9.1 MP, 3:2), 2464 x 1640 (4.0 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 2720 (11.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 3200 x 2128 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1592 (3.8 MP, Other), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 3280 (13.4 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4), 2048 x 1640 (3.4 MP, 5:4)	4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.6	11.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a	Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 64mm
Focal Length (actual):		12 - 32mm
Zoom Ratio:		2.67x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	37.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		2x, 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors with f/8 supported by 11 sensors)	Contrast Detection: Face/eye detection, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	46.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 25,600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 409,600 in Hi-4	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), color temperature (2500 K-10000 K)	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area	1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None	Scene: Portrait (mode dial), Child (mode dial), Scenery (mode dial), Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens dependent; GN=5.6 (ISO 200, m) / 4 (ISO 100, m)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/50
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO 518 Hot Shoe; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / XQD	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:	UDMA7 compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB)	RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired, wireless	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Type-C mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Audio input (stereo 3.5mm jack with power), Audio output (stereo 3.5mm jack), Peripheral connector for WT-5A/WT-4A	Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.51
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.36
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.33	0.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.6	11.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	200	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	78
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.8
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	43
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.20 seconds	0.24 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	0.91 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.239 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.044 seconds	0.134 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.41 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.043 seconds	0.126 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.288s Live View: Full AF lag = 0.914s Prefocused = 0.239s
Startup Time:	0.2 seconds	1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		230 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	3020 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL18A	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL18A Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE, LoiloScope (trial)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X	PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Vista/7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.5-10.10
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 16MP sensor with improved high ISO performance, EXPEED 4 processor, 11fps burst mode with AE/AF, improved AF, up to 1920x1080p60 video, new small RAW size option (2464 x 1640, 12-bit), improved battery life, built-in GbE LAN (1000Base-T), uncompressed 1080p60 HDMI output.	Available in silver with black or pink leatherette.