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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 12800 (expands to 64-25600)
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 14.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
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SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 500
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Lumix DMC-GH4 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-GH4 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very significant difference between these cameras as large sensor allows the photographer to produce pictures of the higher quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II offers a wider ISO range of 100-12800 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Lumix DMC-GH4. Such ISO numbers let the camera owner to produce better pictures in low light situations. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II provides more presets of white balance - 9. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II has image stabilization that will help you to produce sharp images indoors without using a tripod. The Lumix DMC-GH4 has more focus points than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II: 49 vs 25. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is produced with swiveling display that will let the photographer to capture images from any odd angle. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 1,036,000 dots of the Lumix DMC-GH4 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is equipped with a touch screen. The Lumix DMC-GH4 has better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Lumix DMC-GH4 battery life is better than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 500 photos with the Lumix DMC-GH4 and only 400 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 weighs 560g that is 253g less in comparison with the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 has 11 advantages and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II only 9 so the Lumix DMC-GH4 will be the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon