Side by side comparison and review of Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens | 12-32mm lens |
Height | 10.65 cm | 5.95 cm |
Width | 13.55 cm | 9.85 cm |
Depth | 7.6 cm | 3.61 cm |
Weight | 675 g | 211 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant | - |
Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 5.8x | 2.7x |
SENSOR | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.1 Megapixel | 16.0 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 24,710,000 pixels | 16,840,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,100,000 pixels | 16,000,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | Venus Engine |
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LENS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR | Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 24 - 64mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 11 groups / 15 elements | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | 67 mm | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 51 | 23 |
AE/AF Control | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face Recognition, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | Built-in - electronic |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | - | 1,166,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94x | 0.92x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2 to +1 | -4 to +4 |
Viewfinder Frames | Autofocus frame | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 2 |
Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | - | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom | Handheld night shot, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch | Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/50 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 1,228,800 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF/AE |
FLASH | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 7 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 - DX format 6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop 4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 4494 x 3000 - DX format 4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop 3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 2992 x 2000 - DX format 2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop 2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) |
4592 x 3448 4592 x 3064 4592 x 2584 3232 x 2424 3232 x 2160 3232 x 1824 2272 x 1704 2272 x 1520 1920 x 1080 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode 3424 x 3424 2416 x 2416 1712 x 1712 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 4Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 950 shots | Photo shooting - 210 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 220 shots (EVF on) |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Connectivity Features | Wi-Fi ready | - |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction | Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Full-time Live View, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, primary colour filter |
OTHERS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, shoe cap, flash carrying case |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 | Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |