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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Announced February 2022
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GH4
(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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and GH4 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was launched 8 years after the GH4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH6 grades against the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic GH4

 GH6 GH4 
RevealedFebruary 2022February 2014More modern by 98 months
Screen resolution1840k1036kSharper screen (+804k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GH6

 GH4 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH4

 GH6 GH4 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH6 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH6 compared to the GH4.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH6 and GH4 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH6 and GH4.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic GH6 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern GH6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
great resolution (25MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great resolution (25MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
77
lighter than competition in class (560g)
weather sealing
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery power (360 shots)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (5760 x 2880 pxls)
includes external mic socket
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-02-22 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 5776 x 4336 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 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 5760x2880 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 823 grams (1.81 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 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 360 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $2,198 $1,500