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X-S20vs GH4

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) Starting from £849 new Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

↓ Full specifications below

X-S20 (2023)

  • Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
  • Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
  • X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
  • Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-S20 (2023)GH4 (2014)
Price £849 £349
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 16.1MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
Battery Life ~750 shots (CIPA) ~500 shots (CIPA)
Weight 491g body only 560g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre X-S20GH4
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Street
7.0
Landscape
7.0
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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