Nikon D850 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Comparison
Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Nikon D850
Winner!
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Nikon D850
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Price
Brand
Nikon
Panasonic
Model
D850
Lumix DMC-G6
Released
2017
2013
Announcement Date
August 23, 2017
April 24, 2013
Camera Type
DSLR
MirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Megapixels
45.7 MP
16.05 MP
Image Resolution
8256 x 5504 px
4608 x 3456 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.9 x 35.9 mm
13 x 17.3 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Micro Four ThirdsFrame Rate
7 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F FX
Micro 4/3
Image Processor
Expeed 5
Venus Engine IX
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3Minimum ISO (Native)
64
160
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
32
160
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
120 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
153
23
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
1,440,000 dots
Video
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
3840 x 2160 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV, MP4
AVCHD
MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Features
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"Screen Resolution
2,359,000 dots
1,036,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible), XQD
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL15a
DMW-BLC12
Battery Life
1,840 shots
340 shots
USB Charging
Photography Genre
Graded from the first-hand experience of one of our writers
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Beginner Friendly
N/A
Portrait
N/A
Landscape
N/A
Sports and Action
N/A
Street
N/A
Value for Money
N/A
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
26.4 bits
22.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.8 EVs
12.4 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2660
812
Scores
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
User Scores
Nikon D850
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
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