Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A450

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A450, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was released 4 years later than the A450 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH4 grades vs the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GH4 against the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and A450.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GH4 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GH4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.