GH4vs Z50
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £499 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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