Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c
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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Sony A7c
GH4 | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Sharper display (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic GH4
A7c | GH4 | |||
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Announced | September 2020 | February 2014 | Newer by 80 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7c
GH4 | A7c | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and A7c is 66 and 78 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |