- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 35mm 858.0mm2
- 20.8 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 102,400
Differences
Panasonic DMC-TZ4 advantages over Nikon D6
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Less expensive
$300 vs
$6500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
36 mm
vs
92 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
234g
vs
1270g
Lighter weight
Nikon D6 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TZ4
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 6.45
vs
1.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
No
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
-
Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
4 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
2359k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
20.8
vs
8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Longer exposure
900
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
-
Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
327680
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
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Less expensive
-
Faster JPEG shooting
-
Larger sensor
-
More dots on screen
Nikon
D6
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Samsung HZ10W
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
Samsung
HZ10W
-
Larger sensor
-
Manual focus
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
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Less expensive
-
Faster JPEG shooting
Nikon
D6
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Nikon D5
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
Nikon
D5
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Built-in Bluetooth
-
Built-in GPS
Compared to Canon 1DX Mark III
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
Canon
1DX Mark III
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Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon
D6
Canon
1DX Mark III
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Built-in Wi-Fi
-
On-sensor phase detect