Panasonic Lumix GH4 DMC-GH4 2015
With a 16MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, it records DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24p with 10-bit HDMI output, all in a weather-sealed magnesium body. The 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder and fully articulating touchscreen enable versatile shooting, while built-in Wi-Fi and NFC streamline file sharing. Best for budget videographers and run-and-gun shooters who need a tough, compact 4K camera with external monitoring support, though still photographers will be limited by the 34.2 photo score.
About This Camera
With a 16MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, it records DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24p with 10-bit HDMI output, all in a weather-sealed magnesium body. The 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder and fully articulating touchscreen enable versatile shooting, while built-in Wi-Fi and NFC streamline file sharing. Best for budget videographers and run-and-gun shooters who need a tough, compact 4K camera with external monitoring support, though still photographers will be limited by the 34.2 photo score.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 49
- Burst fps 40
- Video 4K @24fps
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 560
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong burst (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile) 5th
- Below average sensor (11th percentile) 11th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.05 |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | 4-CPU Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| AF Type | -4 to +18 EV |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 24 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | AVCHD, MOV, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2359000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Battery Life | 530 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-B (USB 2.0) |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH4 DMC-GH4 | Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 | Sony Alpha ILCE6700/B | Canon EOS R R7 | Nikon Zf Zf | OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 32.5MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 117 | 759 | 651 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @24fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 560 | 410 | 411 | 530 | 630 | 370 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 DMC-GH4 | 4.8 | 83.2 | 93.7 | 89.7 | 64.3 | 11.2 | 94.8 | 84.1 | 76.1 | 82 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 Compare | 77.7 | 75.2 | 75.7 | 85.4 | 94.1 | 92.8 | 98.4 | 99.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony Alpha ILCE6700/B Compare | 95.8 | 87.1 | 90.4 | 76.2 | 87.7 | 91.1 | 95.2 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 93.3 | 87.6 | 93.4 | 85.4 | 84.1 | 95.5 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Zf Zf Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95.2 | 82.3 | 80.3 | 53.7 | 91.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II Compare | 78.9 | 95.8 | 90 | 91 | 76.7 | 41.2 | 87.8 | 84.1 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
Usage Scores
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