GH4vs Nikon D7500
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £899 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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