Lumix
GH4 2014
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
£149
used today at Wex Photo Video
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GH4 vs A5100
Quick take: The A5100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the GH4 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH4Lumix · 2014 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)Best | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only)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 | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Micro USB, 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
A5100
Portrait
4.7/10
5.4/10
Street
5.3/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
4.2/10
4.7/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
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Documentary
5.1/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
4.7/10
Landscape
4.6/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
5.5/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.2/10
Food
5.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.4/10
5.2/10
Architecture
4.4/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
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4.9/10
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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