Panasonic GH4 vs Nikon P900

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Panasonic GH4 vs Nikon P900

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5
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Succeeded by the Nikon P950
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Differences

Panasonic GH4 advantages over Nikon P900

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.75 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.2 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

530 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
83 mm vs 137 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
569g vs 916g
Lighter weight
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
12.8 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P900 advantages over Panasonic GH4

Less expensive
$597 vs $799
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 96 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Excellent still image quality for its class; Fantastic, highly-detailed video quality; Superior video recording chops with 4K video (both Cinema 4K and Ultra HD); Responsive all-around performer with great AF performance and burst shooting; Rolling shutter is minimal with 60p and 30p video; Splash- and dust-proof magnesium alloy body; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.
High ISO performance not as good as some APS-C models (IQ drops quickly past ISO 3200); Overall still image quality not significantly better than the GH3; Sluggish buffer clearing with RAW files; Rolling shutter noticeable on 4K video; Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras.
Read our Panasonic GH4 Review

Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.
No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.
Read our Nikon P900 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH3

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$798
4/3

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GH3

Nikon P900

Panasonic GH3

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic FZ70

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ70

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Lighter weight

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Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M1

$898
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Olympus E-M1

Nikon P900

Olympus E-M1

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$1099
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic G7

Nikon P900

Panasonic G7

$697
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Nikon P950

Panasonic GH4

Nikon P950

$898
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P900

Nikon P950

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

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