Nikon D610 vs Panasonic GX9

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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic GX9

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Panasonic GX9

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

900 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Nikon D610

Less expensive
$798 vs $1997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 85 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Thinner
46 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
660g vs 1350g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
413k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.1 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Eliminated sensor dust-and-oil spot issue from D600; Great controls for amateur or pro; Comfortable ergonomics and weight; Excellent image quality and low-light performance; Very good dynamic range; Excellent battery life; Built-in lens correction.
Not drastically different from D600; Moire with certain subjects; Auto WB still too warm in incandescent light; Slow AF in live view mode; Aliasing in videos.
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Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
Read our Panasonic GX9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610

Canon 6D

$1198
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Panasonic GX9

Canon 6D

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1198
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Panasonic GX9

Nikon D600

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

$1198
35mm

Fast startup

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Panasonic GX9

Nikon D750

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Nikon D610

Panasonic GX85

$1198
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D610 vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Nikon D610

Olympus E-M10 III

$1198
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

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