Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Launched August 2019
- Superseded the Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
- Successor is Panasonic GH5

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

The 90D was brought out 5 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 90D matches up versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic GH4
90D | GH4 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 68 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Canon 90D
GH4 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic GH4
90D | GH4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 90D vs the GH4.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and GH4 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and GH4.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 90D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 90D will result in greater detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 90D provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 49 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photographs | 500 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,199 | $1,500 |