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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1200
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x, 4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 225
Summary
The Nikon D3400 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Lumix DC-GH5 highest resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels). The Nikon D3400 has bigger sensor compared to the Lumix DC-GH5: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). It is very significant difference between these cameras as large sensor allows the photographer to capture pictures of the better quality. The Nikon D3400 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Lumix DC-GH5. This ISO range allow you to capture better pictures in more difficult conditions. The Nikon D3400 has more presets of white balance - 12. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Lumix DC-GH5 has more number of focus points than the Nikon D3400: 225 vs 11. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving subject.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is equipped with articulated:articulated display which will allow the photographer to make pictures from any interesting angle. The Lumix DC-GH5 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,620,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Nikon D3400 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Lumix DC-GH5 is produced with Yes inch touch screen which is bigger in comparison to No inch display of the Nikon D3400 The Lumix DC-GH5 offers better slowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Nikon D3400 is produced with built-in flash. The Nikon D3400 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DC-GH5 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to capture 1200 shots with the D3400 and only 410 with the Lumix DC-GH5. The D3400 weighs 395g that is 330g less in comparison with the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5.
The Nikon D3400 and the Lumix DC-GH5 have the same number of pros however as the D3400 has bigger sensor which is a very significant specification then this model becomes the best buy.