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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 II was unveiled 7 years after the GH4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GH5 II grades versus the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Panasonic GH4

 GH5 II GH4 
IntroducedJuly 2021February 2014Newer by 91 months
Display resolution1840k1036kCrisper display (+804k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 GH4 GH5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH4

 GH5 II GH4 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 II features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GH5 II compared to the GH4.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and GH4 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 II and GH4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH5 II to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography advice
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 shots)
77
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography info
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging details
76
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
has external mic port
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Also called Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-07-30 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 108 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (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)
Highest video resolution 4992x3744 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 727 gr (1.60 lb) 560 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 12.8
DXO Low light rating 1136 791
Other
Battery life 400 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $1,700 $1,500