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Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic GX850

The Nikon D7000 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 (labelled Panasonic GX800 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2010 and January 2017. The D7000 is a DSLR, while the GX850 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (D7000) and a Four Thirds (GX850) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 16.1 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 15.8 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D7000
versus
Panasonic GX850
Nikon D7000   Panasonic GX850
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Nikon F mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
16.1 MP – APS-C sensor 15.8 MP – Four Thirds sensor
1080/24p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (100 - 25,600) ISO 200-25,600
Optical viewfinder No viewfinder, LCD framing
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting touchscreen
6 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
1050 shots per battery charge210 shots per battery charge
132 x 105 x 77 mm, 780 g 107 x 65 x 33 mm, 269 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D7000 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon D7000 and the Panasonic GX850 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The GX850 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, red), while the D7000 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic GX850
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Comparison D7000 or GX850 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic GX850 is considerably smaller (50 percent) than the Nikon D7000. Moreover, the GX850 is substantially lighter (66 percent) than the D7000. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D7000 is splash and dust resistant, while the GX850 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Nikon Lens Catalog (D7000) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (GX850). Mirrorless cameras, such as the GX850, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the D7000 gets 1050 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL15 battery, while the GX850 can take 210 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLH7 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D7000 132 mm 105 mm 77 mm 780 g 1050 i Sep 2010 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX850 107 mm 65 mm 33 mm 269 g 210 i Jan 2017 US$ 549ebay.com
3.
 
Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 60D 145 mm 106 mm 79 mm 755 g 1100 i Aug 2010 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D90 132 mm 103 mm 77 mm 703 g 850 i Aug 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
6.
 
Nikon D200 147 mm 113 mm 74 mm 920 g 400 i Nov 2005 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Nikon D300 147 mm 114 mm 74 mm 925 g 1000 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 938 g 950 i Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
9.
 
Nikon D3100 124 mm 96 mm 75 mm 505 g 550 i Aug 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
10.
 
Nikon D5100 128 mm 97 mm 79 mm 560 g 660 i Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
11.
 
Nikon D7100 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 950 i Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
12.
 
Nikon D7500 136 mm 104 mm 73 mm 720 g 950 i Apr 2017 US$ 1 299 amazon.com
13.
 
Panasonic G3 115 mm 84 mm 47 mm 336 g 270 i May 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
14.
 
Panasonic G5 120 mm 83 mm 71 mm 396 g 320 i Jul 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
15.
 
Panasonic G6 122 mm 85 mm 71 mm 390 g 340 i Apr 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
16.
 
Panasonic GF7 107 mm 65 mm 33 mm 266 g 230 i Jan 2015 US$ 499ebay.com
17.
 
Panasonic GX1 116 mm 68 mm 39 mm 318 g 320 i Nov 2011 US$ 699ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The GX850 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 63 percent) than the D7000, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D7000 features an APS-C sensor and the Panasonic GX850 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the GX850 is 39 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 2.0. The sensor in the D7000 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the GX850 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Nikon D7000 and Panasonic GX850 sensor measures

With 16.1MP, the D7000 offers a slightly higher resolution than the GX850 (15.8MP), but the D7000 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.80μm versus 3.77μm for the GX850) due to its larger sensor. However, the GX850 is a much more recent model (by 6 years and 3 months) than the D7000, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the GX850 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Nikon D7000 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D7000 versus GX850 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under review, the D7000 has a notably higher overall DXO score than the GX850 (overall score 7 points higher), which gives it an advantage in terms of imaging quality. This advantage is based on 0.3 bits higher color depth, 0.6 EV in additional dynamic range, and 1 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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DXO
Landscape
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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon D7000 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/24p23.513.9116780
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Panasonic GX850 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p23.213.358673
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Canon 60D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.211.581366
5.
 
Nikon D90 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.597773
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Nikon D200 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.558364
7.
 
Nikon D300 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.112.067967
8.
 
Nikon D300S APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.512.278770
9.
 
Nikon D3100 APS-C 14.2 4608 30721080/24p22.511.391967
10.
 
Nikon D5100 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.513.6118380
11.
 
Nikon D7100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.213.7125683
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Nikon D7500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.314.0148386
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Panasonic G3 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i21.010.666756
14.
 
Panasonic G5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p21.411.661861
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Panasonic G6 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p21.311.563961
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Panasonic GF7 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60p22.712.387470
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Panasonic GX1 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60p20.810.670355
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the GX850 provides a better video resolution than the D7000. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Nikon is limited to 1080/24p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the D7000 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the GX850 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D7000 and Panasonic GX850 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Attach-
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Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
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Flaps *
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(yes/no)
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Nikon D7000optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX850i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/500s 10.0/s i i
3.
 
Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
4.
 
Canon 60Doptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 5.3/s i i
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Nikon D90optical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 4.5/s i i
6.
 
Nikon D200optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D300optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
8.
 
Nikon D300Soptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
9.
 
Nikon D3100optical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
10.
 
Nikon D5100optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
11.
 
Nikon D7100optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
12.
 
Nikon D7500optical i3.2 / 922 tilting i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
13.
 
Panasonic G31440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic G51440 i3.0 / 920 swivel i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
15.
 
Panasonic G61440 i3.0 / 1036 swivel i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
16.
 
Panasonic GF7i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/500s 5.8/s i i
17.
 
Panasonic GX1optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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One feature that is present on the D7000, but is missing on the GX850 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The GX850 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the D7000 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the GX850 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon D7000 and the Panasonic GX850 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the D7000 and the GX850 write their files to SDXC cards. The D7000 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the GX850 only has one slot. The GX850 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the D7000 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Nikon D7000imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GX850istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon 7Dimono / iiimini2.0iii
4.
 
Canon 60Dimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D90imono / monoiimini2.0iii
6.
 
Nikon D200ii / iiii2.0iii
7.
 
Nikon D300ii / iiimini2.0iii
8.
 
Nikon D300Sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
9.
 
Nikon D3100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
10.
 
Nikon D5100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
11.
 
Nikon D7100istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
12.
 
Nikon D7500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
13.
 
Panasonic G3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
14.
 
Panasonic G5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
15.
 
Panasonic G6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
16.
 
Panasonic GF7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
Panasonic GX1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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It is notable that the D7000 has a hotshoe, while the GX850 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the D7000 and the GX850 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D7000 was replaced by the Nikon D7100, while the GX850 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the D7000 and GX850 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D7000 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic GX850 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon D7000 and the Panasonic GX850? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Advantages of the Nikon D7000:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (7 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (0.6 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (1 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/500s) to freeze action.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1050 versus 210) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2010).

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Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/24p).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 921k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (107x65mm vs 132x105mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 511g or 66 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (63 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years and 3 months of technical progress since the D7000 launch.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the GX850 emerges as the winner of the match-up (15 : 13 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D7000 13:15 GX850

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D7000 and the Panasonic GX850 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the D7000 or the GX850 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D70004/5....80/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2010 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX850..+..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 60D5/5+..79/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2010 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D90..+ +..+ +4/54.5/5 Aug 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Nikon D200..+ +..+ +o.. Nov 2005 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Nikon D300..+ +..+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S5/5+ +..82/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D31005/5+ +..72/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D51005/5+ +..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D71005/5+ +..85/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Nikon D75004.5/5+ +4.5/586/1005/54.5/5 Apr 2017 US$ 1 299 amazon.com
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Panasonic G33/5+ +..75/1004.5/55/5 May 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G53/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G64/5+ +....5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GF74/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX13/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2011 US$ 699ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D7000 Panasonic GX850
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date September 2010 January 2017
Launch Price USD 1,499 USD 549
Sensor Specs Nikon D7000 Panasonic GX850
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.7 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 370.52 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.3 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixels 15.8 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 pixels 4592 x 3448 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.80 μm 3.77 μm
Pixel Density 4.34 MP/cm2 7.04 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/24p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 2 Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 80 73
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.5 23.2
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.9 13.3
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1167 586
Screen Specs Nikon D7000 Panasonic GX850
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder no viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D7000 Panasonic GX850
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/500s
Continuous Shooting 6 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon D7000 Panasonic GX850
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Body Specs Nikon D7000 Panasonic GX850
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15 Panasonic DMW-BLH7
Battery Life (CIPA)1050 shots per charge210 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77 mm
(5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in)
107 x 65 x 33 mm
(4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 780 g (27.5 oz) 269 g (9.5 oz)
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