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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • GH4 is a perfectly executed jackknife
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • Noise performance is very good

Cons

  • compact system camera is no one-trick pony
  • home cinema system
  • detail drops slightly

Key specs

  • MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • Four Thirds
  • 3.5
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Pros

  • GH4 is a perfectly executed jackknife
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • Noise performance is very good
  • offer more than enough features and performance for most shutterbugs
  • front and back control wheels make changing settings quick and easy
  • performance is still very good
  • ultra sharp in terms of viewing and comfortable to use as
  • GH4 holds detail together nicely with the default NR settings
  • Twin control dials are handy and well-placed
  • The 6D is a good camera
  • better AF tracking is nice to have

Cons

  • compact system camera is no one-trick pony
  • home cinema system
  • detail drops slightly
  • the electronic shutter can exhibit unwanted rolling shutter effect
  • lack of phase-detect AF may hinder low light action shooters
  • the extra resolution made noise a bit more prominent
  • motion was a tiny bit jittery
  • it suddenly looks a bit like a real studio camera
  • a bright red detail looks strangely pixelated
  • Colours inevitably look a little flat as a result
  • traditionally slower contrast detection system

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 4608x2592
  • 3456x3456
  • 3264x2448
  • 3264x2176
  • 2448x2448
  • 2336x1752
  • 2356x1560
  • 1920x1080
  • 1744x1744
  • 1824x1368
  • 1824x1216
  • 1824x1024
  • 1712x1712
ProcessorVenus Engine IX
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Optics and focus
Lens mountFour Thirds
Optical zoom1.34 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points49
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)49
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range17
Flash modesAuto
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive12.0 fps
Scene modesPortrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)12.0 fps
Speed (RAW)12.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight16.93 oz
Width5.23 in
Height3.68 in
Depth3.3 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1860.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum100
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Halogen
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • MPO
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyOLED
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1036000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.5 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2359000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.34 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)4 - 4
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • MOV
  • MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)96.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIno
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portyes
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (39)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 review: A new dawn for video?
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Expert Reviews
Published: 21.05.2014
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 review: A new dawn for video?
5.0

A quantum leap for amateur video production, and a superb stills camera to boot

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix GH4 Video Performance Review
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Published: 16.05.2014
Panasonic Lumix GH4 Video Performance Review

Team Lumix hits a grand slam for frugal filmmakers.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
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Published: 09.01.2015
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

The first thing which strikes you about Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GH4 is its price tag. At $2,199 (body only), the GH4 is pricey for a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. By comparison, Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera, the a7 II, costs $2,149 (body only). However, the GH4, Panasonic's flagship successor to the GH3, remains the only mirrorless camera on the market able...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 / Sony Alpha 7S Comparative Review
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DPReview
Published: 26.08.2014
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 / Sony Alpha 7S Comparative Review
4.3

As video cameras go, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha 7S are very DSLR-like in shape. A four-fold difference in sensor size, and a significant gulf in price suggests this may be the only similarity. However, in terms of intent, they're not as different as all this might lead you to expect. We've already had a quick look at the new features of the GH4 but here we're going to test the two cameras side-by-side - not necessarily to find a single 'winner' but to see where each camera's strengths and weaknesses lie.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Review
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DPReview
Published: 16.10.2014
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Review
4.3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 looks an awful lot like its predecessor, the GH3, but don't let that familiarity cloud the fact that this is one of the most capable stills/video cameras we've ever seen. Panasonic's message about listening to professional videographers is also familiar but the extent to which they're catered-for is unpredented on a camera with such a mass-market price tag.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic GH4 review
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Published: 04.06.2014
Panasonic GH4 review
5.0

The Panasonic GH4 is the first compact system camera with 4K video

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix GH4 review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 21.10.2014
Panasonic Lumix GH4 review - Cameralabs
4.2

Looking for a Panasonic Lumix GH4 review? Find out if it's the best mirrorless camera for stills and 4k video!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Hands on review: Panasonic GH4
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DNA India
Published: 09.07.2015
Hands on review: Panasonic GH4

Hands on review: Panasonic GH4 - Panasonic’s GH4 has finally arrived in India and has a major ace up its sleeve – the ability to shoot 4K videos.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Enthusiast mirrorless camera roundup (2014)
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Published: 27.11.2014
Enthusiast mirrorless camera roundup (2014)

As a keen enthusiast photographer, which mirrorless camera should I buy?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic LUMIX GH4 - Inexpensive 4K video - Bob Atkins Photography
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Panasonic LUMIX GH4 - Inexpensive 4K video - Bob Atkins Photography

The Panasonic Lumic GH4 is the first MILC with 4K video and the first reasonable cost (probbaly <$2000) 4K video/still camera. The Canon 1D-C is around $12,000 for example!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Review
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Published: 16.10.2014
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Review
4.3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 looks an awful lot like its predecessor, the GH3, but don't let that familiarity cloud the fact that this is one of the most capable stills/video cameras we've ever seen. Panasonic's message about listening to professional videographers is also familiar but the extent to which they're catered-for is unpredented on a camera with such a mass-market price tag.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic GH4 Video Review - Videomaker
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Published: 24.09.2014
Panasonic GH4 Video Review - Videomaker

4K, loads of frame rate options and it’s tiny. Panasonic outdid themselves with the GH4. Don’t kid yourself, it’s more than just a DSLR, in fact

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix GH4 as a Video Camera Review via Zack Arias
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Published: 01.02.2015
Panasonic Lumix GH4 as a Video Camera Review via Zack Arias

[youtube  Zack Arias posted this nice little perspective review on what factored into his choice of the Panasonic GH4 as his dedicated video camera. He talks about other choices from Canon, Sony an…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic GH4 Report - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 21.04.2014
Panasonic GH4 Report - Luminous Landscape

A Review by Michael Reichmann   The best way to summarize the newPanasonic Lumix GH4  (Mid-April, 2014 release) is to recognise that the camera is designed to appeal equally to two seperate constituencies – still photographers and videographers. The Back Story I always enjoy getting my hands on a new camera for review purposes as soon [Read More]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 camera review
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Published: 21.05.2014
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 camera review

The Panasonic GH4 is a beautifully made, impressive piece of gear.

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