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Lumix GH4

The Lumix GH4 made history as the world's first consumer camera to record 4K video — a capability previously confined to cinema cameras costing tens of thousands. With 4K/30p, C4K/24p, and 1080p/96fps in a weather-sealed magnesium body with a fully articulating touchscreen, it changed what independent filmmakers and YouTube creators could achieve. The 16MP Live MOS sensor and DFD contrast-detect autofocus were less remarkable than the video specs, but the GH4's broader contribution — proving consumer cameras could shoot broadcast-quality 4K — reshaped the camera industry.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£349 new
Average price across retailers: ~£449
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Core
Released
2014
Sensor
16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution
16.1 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm
Weight
560g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation
None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate
12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
Battery Life
~500 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Viewfinder
EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
4.0
Great For
🎬
Vlogging & Video The world's first consumer 4K camera — articulating screen, mic/headphone jacks, and 4K/30p.
✈️
Travel Weather sealed with an articulating screen. Good for travel video and stills combined.
👤
Portrait Fully articulating screen helps with varied angles. 16MP delivers adequate portrait quality.
🦅
Wildlife 12fps burst and weather sealing help for wildlife. DFD AF is less reliable than phase-detect.
🏅
Sports & Action 12fps is competitive but contrast-detect AF limits tracking reliability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏔️
Landscape No IBIS, 16MP, and MFT sensor limit landscape use compared to modern APS-C or full-frame options.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Lumix GH Series
Panasonic's video-first Micro Four Thirds flagship — four generations.