Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic GH3
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The GH4 was launched 2 months after the SZ8 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GH4 grades versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic SZ8
GH4 | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic GH4
SZ8 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic SZ8
GH4 | SZ8 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same generation |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH4 and the SZ8.
![Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and SZ8 is 66 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and SZ8.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The GH4 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.
![Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IX | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | OLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 200 images |
Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,500 | $275 |