GH4vs Z7 II
Lumix
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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