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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony A7c, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH4 was launched 7 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GH4 scores against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Sony A7c

 GH4 A7c 
Display resolution1036k922kSharper display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic GH4

 A7c GH4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2014Newer by 80 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7c

 GH4 A7c 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GH4 and the A7c.

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and A7c is 66 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and A7c.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7c will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GH4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography features
Sony A7c Street photography features
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
77
lighter than competition in class (560g)
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
86
good battery pack (740 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (560g)
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-07 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 122
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 shots 740 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,500 $1,800