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GH4vs A7S

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4
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Sony A7S Sony A7S (2014) Starting from £600 new Best for Astrophotography & Low-Light View A7S

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.

Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S (2014)

  • Astrophotographers
  • Low-light event videographers
  • Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage

Quick take: The gh4 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH4 (2014)A7S (2014)
Price £349 £600
Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 16.1MP 12.2MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder)
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS) None
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) 5fps
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 560g (with battery and card) 474g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Micro Four Thirds Sony FE (full-frame 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 Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre GH4A7S
Vlogging & Video
9.0
7.5
Travel
7.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
5.0
Landscape
4.0
6.0
Astrophotography
9.5
Street
7.0

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