Lumix
GH4 2014
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
£149
used today at Wex Photo Video
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GH4 vs A5000
Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the GH4 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH4 — Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary: 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.
Who should buy what
GH4 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH4Lumix · 2014 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)Best | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH4
A5000
Portrait
4.7/10
4.3/10
Street
5.3/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.2/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
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Documentary
5.1/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
3.1/10
Landscape
4.6/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
4.2/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.3/10
Food
5.2/10
5.2/10
Macro
5.4/10
4.7/10
Architecture
4.4/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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