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GH4vs GH5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4
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Lumix GH5 Lumix GH5 (2017) Starting from £699 new Best for Video, filmmaking & hybrid shooting View GH5

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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.

Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.

↓ Full specifications below

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

GH5 (2017)

  • Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
  • YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
  • Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
  • GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up

Quick take: The gh5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH4 (2014)GH5 (2017)
Price £349 £699
Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.1MP 20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS) IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA) ~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 560g (with battery and card) 725g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre GH4GH5
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
7.0
Landscape
4.0
7.0

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