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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$598 vs
$2373*
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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
~ 3.77
vs
3.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
74 mm
vs
122 mm
Thinner
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More pixels
16.0
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
1/2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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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
9.4 fps
vs
3.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
