Panasonic Lumix GH4 Black 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong burst (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile)
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.05 MP |
| 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 | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | AVCHD, MOV, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix GH4 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Sony Alpha a6600 | Nikon Z5 | Leica Q2 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP aps-c | 24.3MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 49 | 121 | 325 | 425 | 273 | - |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 15 | 100 | 11 | 4.5 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 560 | 580 | 998 | 354 | 590 | 734 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 | 5.1 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 89.2 | 71.1 | 12.7 | 95.5 | 85.4 | 42.3 | 80.3 | 84.3 | 34.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 61.9 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.4 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 80.7 | 68.4 | 84.3 | 91.8 |
| Sony Alpha a6600 Compare | 87.3 | 84.7 | 90.7 | 73.8 | 68.7 | 90.8 | 92.8 | 72.5 | 42.3 | 94.3 | 93.1 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z5 Compare | 85.1 | 93.6 | 93.9 | 2.2 | 92.9 | 57.9 | 93.9 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 93.1 | 86.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.9 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 98.6 | 87.8 | 69.8 | 34.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 3 offers From $330
Amazon 1 offer From $800
Price History
Usage Scores
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