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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 Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
Summary
The Nikon D3400 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) maximum resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Nikon D3400 has larger sensor compared to the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). This is very important difference between these cameras because big sensor allows the photographer to make photos of the higher quality. The Nikon D3400 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). Such ISO range let the photographer to make better photos in dim light situations. The Nikon D3400 provides more presets of white balance - 12. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) provides better 2x-4x digital zoom. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) provides more number of focus points than the Nikon D3400: 49 vs 11. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) is equipped with tilting display that will let the photographer to make images from any odd angle. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Nikon D3400 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has a touch screen. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) provides better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Nikon D3400 battery life is better than the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 1200 shots with the D3400 and only 290 with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The D3400 weighs 395g which is 31g lighter than the weight of the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II).
The Nikon D3400 and the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) have an equal number of pros but as the D3400 has larger sensor that is a really important advantage then this model will be the best buy.