Review of the Panasonic GH4

[sc name="affiliate disclosure"]When I first started researching cameras, I found that mirrorless cameras were increasingly growing in popularity. One of these mirrorless cameras were Panasonic's GH line of cameras. The PANASONIC GH5 is the current model of this line but the PANASONIC GH4 in many ways put the GH line on the map. The PANASONIC GH4 was in February 2014 and replaced the previous Panasonic GH3. Below is my review of the Panasonic GH4.

Sample Photos

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Price & Length

At the time of this writing the PANASONIC GH4 retails for $997.99. As it is a mirrorless camera, the GH4 is built in a compact body, weighing 560g.

What You Get

In my opinion, the ergonomics are the strength of this camera. I like cameras that have buttons placed for each feature. There are some cameras that make you scroll through endless menus in order to find the feature you're looking for. I've noticed entry-level cameras seem guilty of this trend:

• 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
• ISO 200 - 25600
• 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
• 12 fps continuous shooting
• 4K - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
• Built-in Wireless
• In Body Flash
• Weather Sealed Body

4K Video is one of the features that attracts consumers to the GH4. There are also several video editing options available in camera to split and edit video.

What You Won’t Get

The GH4 has a Micro Four Thirds camera sensor. This means the sensor is smaller compared to larger camera sensors such as APS-C and Full Frame bodies. Because of this, you may experience poor low light performance and smaller dynamic range in your photos.

Summary of My Review of the Panasonic GH4

In conclusion, I enjoyed using the PANASONIC GH4. By 2018 standards, it is an older camera but it's still packed with amazing features. Panasonic has since released a replacement for the GH4, the GH5 in 2017. However, if you're looking for a budget camera in terms of video features, the GH4 makes the perfect budget option. I found it to be one of the best options in the micro four thirds class of cameras.

Grade: B+