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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

5.23 in
3.68 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
5.23 in
3.68 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Available colors
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4.2 out of 5
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15 user ratings
5 stars
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
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4 stars
40 %
3 stars
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38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
34 %
3 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Sensor typeLive MOSMOS
Image sensor formatFour ThirdsFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 3264x2448
  • 2336x1752
  • 4608x3072
  • 3264x2176
  • 2336x1560
  • 4608x2592
  • 3264x1840
  • 1920x1080
  • 3456x3456
  • 2448x2448
  • 1744x1744
  • 1712x1712
  • 4608x3072
  • 4608x2592
  • 3456x3456
  • 3264x2448
  • 3264x2176
  • 2448x2448
  • 2336x1752
  • 2356x1560
  • 1920x1080
  • 1744x1744
  • 1824x1368
  • 1824x1216
  • 1824x1024
  • 1712x1712
ProcessorVenus Engine VII FHDVenus Engine IX

Image

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
ISO
  • 100
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum125100
ISO maximum2560025600
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets55
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Halogen
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPEG XR
  • MPO
  • RAW
  • EXIF
  • MPO
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Art
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeOpticalNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW
HDRyesyes
AEB/HDR supportyesyes

Optics and focus

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsFour Thirds
Optical zoom0.2 x1.34 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x2.0 x
Maximum aperture2.83.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)LampLamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
Contrast autofocusyesyes
Autofocus in recording modeyesyes
Focal length multiplier2x2x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Manual focusyesyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Number of focus points2349
Image stabiliserLens based onlyLens based only
Filter diameter2.28 in2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusnono
Number of AF points (contrast)2349

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyOLEDOLED
Display aspect ratio4:33:2
Screen dots6140001036000
Touch screenyesno
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution1744000.0 px2359000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.34 x1.34 x
Dioptre correctionyesyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)4 - 44 - 4
Separate info displaynono

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Camera shutter typeElectronic
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Number of exposures33
Exposure compensation plus55
Exposure compensation minus-5-5
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Auto exposure lockyesyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB Bracketing
Yes
Yes
Subject / scene modesyesno
Flash sync speed1/160s1/250s
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range1217
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Auto
External flash connectionHot shoe
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
Flash metering systemTTLTTL
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive20.0 fps12.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Children
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
Portrait
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)6.0 fps12.0 fps
Speed (RAW)6.0 fps12.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV0.3 - 1.0±EV

Videography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions1920.0 px
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MOV
  • MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps96.0 fps

Audio features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Built-in speakersyesyes
Speaker typeMonoMono
Voice recordingyesyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • LPCM
LPCM

Design

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Body typeMILCMILC
Body materialMagnesiumAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlackBlack
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealedyesyes

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Weight16.58 oz16.93 oz
Width5.23 in5.23 in
Height3.68 in3.68 in
Depth3.23 in3.3 in

Storage

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW

Power

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)540500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1860.0 mAh1860.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V
Number of batteries supported11
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
HDMIyesno
HDMI connector typeMiniMicro
USB version2.02.0
Microphone portyesyes
WirelessBuilt-InBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyesyes
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Firewirenoyes

Other features

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Timelapse recordingyesyes
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SRP
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR

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