GH4vs Lumix S5 II
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
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
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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