Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH4→Lumix G3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The G3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GH4. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GH4 | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.7 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.3 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | -0.7 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH4 | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 used | £20 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | Full HD 1080/60i | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 388g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
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