Comparison questions Mavic Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro

[Sharpe]

Hi everyone,
New memeber abd total drone/RC noobie here (sorry!).

I want to get a camera drone and it';s down to either the Mavic, the Phantom 4 Pro, or waiting for Mavic 2/Phantom 5 (which may be a waste of time as they may still not be what I wsnt/need *if* they are even released in the next 6 months).

I have some questions I hope you guys can help me with. They are rather specific and more in the form of ';when comparing the two, is it a big/important difference or does it not really matter when it comes to either living with the drone, using it day to day or just in terms of the law of diminishing returns (ie yes it better but not *that much* better).

The questions:
Assuming I take the plunge rather than waiting for whatever DJI may release next and go for a Mavic Pro or a P4P, can anyone that has experience or good practical knowledge of both drones comment on how they compare on the following points?

1) Quality of still images - is the better camera on the P4P going to make a big difference vs the Mavic for stills, so much so that it';s worth loosing the portability of the Mavic? 

2) The quality of (still) image taken/lifted/cut from a 4k recording? (Noob here - I assume this is possible?)

3) Quality/stability of the FPV connection and overall connection/signal in terms of drop outs etc (I have heard Mavic is much better than P4P)?

4) Quality of the GPS signal and strength of antenna?

5) The importance of the 100Mbps bit rate on the P4P vs the Mavic';s 60Mbps (Noob here - if I am mostly in it for still image capture does it even really matter that much even if there is an important and noticeable difference)?

6) The ability to set the apature on the P4P vs inability on the Mavic?

7) Slow motion video. I know the P4P has the edge here but again - does it matter, do people feel like they are missing out when using their Mavic kind of thinking ';oh I wish I had the P4P for this?

Many thanks,

- Sharpe 



PS: In case it helps frame any answers, below is some context about my requirements and me to help frame any answers (if needed, if not just ignore ).

What I want to do with it:
Mostly: Take stills (panoramas).
Secondly: Just to fly around and explore. 

Where:
- Not abroad/on aircraft.
- Most of my flying will be done from a car/house with little or no walking requited.
- Some of my flying will be done from remote locations where I expect to take the drone in a backpack with me and walk for a few hours with it.
- I may occasionally want to just take the drone out and about with me on day to day trips out. 

About me:
- Not a pro photographer but understand the basics of shot composition & exposure etc (hoping to learn more with the drone). 
- I don';t (currently) own (or even know how to use) post processing software for my DSLR (although i would be looking to get into this for the drone footage/stills).
- I am very keen to get as much collision avoidance systems wherever possible. Although I will naturally be trying to fly above and/or away from collison risks to keep my drone safe and due to the types of photos I will want.
- Cost isnt a major factor to me, but I can';t afford (be allowed by wife) to, say, get a Mavic now and replace it in 2-3 years with the latest/better kit.

[flycatchers]

I like the comment I have read quite a few times that the best camera is the one you have with you.. I am going for a Mavic as I like the idea of being able to take it with me anywhere. Compact though the Phantom is- it still stays at home if I am going further than my local fields. The P4 Pro undoubtedly should give the best results of all the current consumer drones. But I have seen stunning photos and videos from the Phantom 2 with GoPro and Phantom 3 craft over the last few years. It is the skill of the operator that seems to make or break whether you get a good photo or interesting video. And eventually there will be a Mavic 2 and Phantom 5 which will be even better!!