GH4vs RX100 VI
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi has the highest resolution at 20mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £700 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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