Panasonic

LUMIX GH4

Name: Panasonic LUMIX GH4
Brand: Panasonic

$1,699~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: May 15, 2014

Micro Four Thirds

Sensor

16MP

Resolution

Max Video

−

IBIS

12fps

Burst

225

AF Points

Who the Panasonic LUMIX GH4 is for

The Panasonic LUMIX GH4 is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, well suited to vlogging and hybrid shooting.

A landmark Micro Four Thirds camera that brought professional 4K video to mirrorless.
A 16MP sensor with extensive video tools and an optional pro interface unit.
Weather sealing and dial-led controls that made it a filmmaking favorite.

Best for

Fast-moving subjects — 12fps continuous shooting.
Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.

Keep in mind

No in-body stabilisation — you'll lean on stabilised lenses for slow handheld shots.
Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
Not weather-sealed — take care in rain and dust.

How the Panasonic LUMIX GH4 compares to other Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 29 Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	560g (1.23 lb)	12th heaviest of 29
Price (MSRP)	$1,699	joint 13th most expensive of 29
Resolution	16MP	joint 5th lowest of 29
4K frame rate	30p	joint 11th slowest of 25

What Micro Four Thirds means in practice

A Micro Four Thirds sensor at 16MP doubles the effective focal length of any lens mounted on it, so telephoto reach comes cheaply in both size and money and wide-angle coverage costs more of both. It is the smallest of the three formats here, and the systems built around it are correspondingly compact.

Video

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	Digital Live MOS
Sensor Size	Micro Four Thirds
Image Processor	Venus Engine
Effective Resolution	16 MP
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	200 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)	100 – 25600
Mechanical Shutter	1/8000
Electronic Shutter	1/16000
Flash Sync Speed	1/250
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	12 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	4K
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	Up to 30p
1080p Recording	Up to 180p
10-bit Internal	No
Recording Limit	No limit
Log Profiles	V-Log L
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	Yes
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	225
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	-3 EV
Eye AF	No
Animal AF	No
Vehicle AF	No

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	1.74M dots
EVF Magnification	0.67x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	1.04M dots
LCD Type	Vari-Angle
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v4.0
USB	Micro USB 3.0
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-I
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$1,699
Body Material	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions	133.2×93.4×83.3 mm
Weight	560g (1.23 lb)
Weather Sealed	No
In-Body Stabilization	No
Battery Life (EVF)	500 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	500 shots
Battery Type	DMW-BLC12