X-T1vs GH4
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £349 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 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, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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