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Lumix GH4

Landmark MFT hybrid and the world's first mirrorless with internal 4K — 16MP sensor, C4K 24p / UHD 4K30, 12 fps burst, weather-sealed body, and pro video expandability.

$1,699

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16.05 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

12 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

560 g

Battery

350 shots

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix GH4

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

133 × 93 × 84 mm · 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · Fully articulating screen helps with creative angles

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 12fps burst — solid for most action
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (V-Log L optional) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 560g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Pioneer internal 4K / C4K recording
  • 12 fps stills burst (AFS)
  • Weather-sealed magnesium body
  • Pro audio/video expandability (YAGH)
  • Fully articulating OLED touchscreen

Cons

  • No in-body stabilization
  • 16MP stills by modern standards
  • Contrast AF only
  • Superseded by GH5/GH6/GH7

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix GH4

Sensor

Resolution16.05 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)12 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth40 frames

Video

Max resolution4K Cinema
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileV-Log L optional
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD, MOV

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight560 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)132.9 × 93.4 × 83.9 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLF19
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I U3

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.67 ×
EVF refresh rate60 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating OLED touchscreen
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds