GH4vs Sigma fp L
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary 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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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