Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix GH4

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH4

£349 (-£350)

2014

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the GH5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the GH4

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5	GH4
Price	£699	£349
Released	2017	2014	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	16MP	↓
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	560g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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