Nikon D4 vs Panasonic G85

Nikon D4 advantages over Panasonic G85

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 7.31 vs 3.77 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Fast startup
  ~0.30 vs 0.8 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  D4 test data on DxO Mark G85 test data on DxO Mark
  2,965 vs 656 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Longer stills battery life
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  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  2600 vs 330 shots
  Capture more photos
• Top deck display
  Yes vs No
  Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
• Higher max flash sync
  1/250 vs 1/160 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Faster JPEG shooting
  11.1 fps vs 9.4 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  11.1 fps vs 9.6 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Bigger RAW buffer
  Unlimited vs 50 shots
  Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
• Higher extended ISO
  204800 vs 25600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility