Panasonic GF5 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Nikon Coolpix AW120

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Panasonic GF3 GF3 vs GF5
Successor:	Panasonic GF6 GF5 vs GF6
General
Model Number:	GF5	AW120
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$749.00	$349.95
Street Price:	$429.95	$219.00
Date Available:	2012-06-15	2014-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.8 oz (364 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.5 oz (213 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.4 in. (108 x 67 x 37 mm)	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.0 in. (110 x 66 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	16.0
Sensor Format:	4/3	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	618
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.0	6.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.	Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 12 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	4.3 - 21.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele); Electronically-controlled small aperture (-1 AV), ND filter (-2 AV) selection
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	37.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint	Contrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / OLED
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	160	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO	Auto ISO, 125-1600; 3200 and 6400 available in Auto mode
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting	Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual (Custom)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color.	Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Panorama assist, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.2 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 17 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 14 ft.)
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:	Compatible with UHS-I standard
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Included Memory:	No memory included	329.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)	Built-in GPS, Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.45
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.42
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	4
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.0	6.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5	5
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.074 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.41 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.066 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s
Startup Time:	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	330 shots	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year.	Waterproof (up to 59 feet, 18m), shockproof (up to 6.6 feet, 2m) and freezeproof (down to 14F, -10C); Built-in GPS with maps, built-in Wi-Fi, Full HD 1080i movies. Available in Orange, Blue, Black or Camouflage.