GH4vs D5
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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