Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
- New Model is Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GH4 was revealed 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH4 matches up vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic SZ1
GH4 | SZ1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic GH4
SZ1 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic SZ1
GH4 | SZ1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 features physical 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) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH4 compared to the SZ1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and SZ1 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and SZ1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The GH4 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger GH4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | OLED | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 791 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,500 | $179 |