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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$550 vs
$700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.77
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps
vs
6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
114
vs
14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps
vs
1.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
17
vs
4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility