In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm and Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | 14-42mm and 45-150mm lenses | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
Height | 8.46 cm | 9.8 cm |
Width | 12.245 cm | 12.5 cm |
Depth | 7.14 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 340 g | 480 g |
Body Material | - | Carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Red | Grey |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver, A-GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.05 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 18,310,000 pixels | 24,780,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, OLPF-less architecture |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | EXPEED 4 |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 28 cm |
Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | 5 groups / 7 elements |
Filter Size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
Features | Aspherical lens | Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens |
SECOND LENS |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3.3x zoom - 45 - 150 mm - f/4.0-5.6 Micro Four Thirds | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 90 - 300mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 90 cm | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | - |
Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
Features | Aspherical lens, Ultra High Refractive (UHR) index lens | - |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 39 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | - |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Optical - eye-level pentamirror |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.82x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -1.7 to +1.0 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 1.5 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, 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, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom, pet portrait |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Dynamic B&W, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Sunshine, Toy Pop, Fantasy | Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, HDR Painting, Image Overlay, Quick retouch |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 120 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Clear Retouch function | - |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 1,036,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Rotating |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AF | Colour control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8.3 | 13 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, 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 | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Memory Card Slot | 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 |
Image Storage | JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 2336 x 1752 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 2336 x 1560 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 2992 x 2000 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps |
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 H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) | Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 45-150mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 600 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Remote control |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output Microphone |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 40 frames per second | 5 frames per second |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, Intelligent Scene Selector, in-camera film editing, takes photos while film recording, DLNA support, Motion Detection Technology, Subject Detection technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, GPS via mobile, Creative Panorama function, Wi-Fi Direct | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, HDR image enhancement technology, Live View Scene Auto Selector, distortion control, perspective control, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Active D-Lighting bracketing |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6W + 14-42mm and 45-150mm | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition | Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |