Lumix
GH4 2014
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
£149
used today at Wex Photo Video
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GH4 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 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
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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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH4Lumix · 2014 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD 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 | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)Best | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| 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, 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
A6000
Portrait
4.7/10
6.3/10
Street
5.3/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.2/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
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Documentary
5.1/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.6/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.7/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.4/10
Food
5.2/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.4/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.4/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
4.6/10
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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