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GH4vs OM-D E-M10 IV

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) Starting from £469 new Best for Travel & everyday View OM-D E-M10 IV

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.

Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

↓ Full specifications below

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

OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)

  • Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
  • Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
  • Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
  • Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body

Quick take: The om-d e-m10 iv has the highest resolution at 20mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH4 (2014)OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
Price £349 £469
Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.1MP 20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) 15fps
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 560g (with battery and card) 383g body only
Dimensions 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI
Genre GH4OM-D E-M10 IV
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
4.0
Landscape
4.0
7.0
Street
9.0
Family & Everyday
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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