GH4vs Sigma fp
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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 (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; 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 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Contrast-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) | 422g 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 |
| 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 + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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