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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Camera summary
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 4, 2017.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 225 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLF19 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Camera summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 7, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.4 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 500 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLF19 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 225 | 49 |
Connectivity |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 23.9 | 23.2 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| DXO low light ISO | 807.0 | 791.0 |
| DXO overall score | 77.0 | 74.0 |
Exposure mode |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 4, 2017 | Feb. 7, 2014 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| msrp | $696.00 | $799.99 |
| model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Predecessor model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
| Successor model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 |
Lense |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2x | 2x |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 | 128 |
Other features |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 12.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Battery life | 410 shots | 500 shots |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | DMW-BLF19 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm | 133 x 93 x 84mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 725 grs | 560 grs |
Screen |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 20 | 16 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 4096 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Viewfinder |
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 2,359k dots |