Panasonic GH4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Panasonic GH3 GH3 vs GH4	Olympus E-M5 E-M5 vs E-M5 II
Successor:	Panasonic GH5 GH4 vs GH5	Olympus E-M5 III E-M5 II vs E-M5 III
General
Model Number:	GH4	E-M5 II
Alternate Model Number(s):		E-M5 Mark II
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$1500.00	$999.99
Street Price:	$997.99	$899.00
Date Available:	2014-04-30	2015-02-21
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	20.1 oz (569 g) includes batteries	16.5 oz (469 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 in. (133 x 93 x 84 mm)	4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (124 x 85 x 45 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	4/3	4/3
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.75 microns	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	74	73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.2	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.8	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	791	908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2336 x 1720 (4.0 MP, Other), 2336 x 1560 (3.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1744 x 1744 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7296 x 5472 (39.9 MP, 4:3), 9216 x 6912 (63.7 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	12.8	10.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (96p)	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (10p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio	2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (Normal/Small) / Eye Detection (Nearer, Left, Right) / Magnified (up to 14x, over 800 AF points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / OLED	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, adjustable eye sensor	EVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,000 dots	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.67x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.34x	1.48x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	200	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 60 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	No scene modes. Creative Control (Stills): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Creative Control (Movies): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Fantasy, One Point Color	Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., Panning, 3D2), Underwater wide / macro, HDR1, HDR2, Art Filters (14). 1 8 images automatically shot and combined into a single image composite 2 For 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still photo only
Self Timer:	2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	64.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction (when iA, iA+), Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Off; Built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels, 3 groups)	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64）
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	9.0 m / 29.5 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)	Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW + JPEG	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired DMW-RSL1	Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, DMW-YAGH IU Connections	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, 3.5mm stereo mini jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.35	0.73
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.40
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.35	0.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	12.8	10.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	18
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	11.8	10.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	21	13
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	11.9	10.3
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	21	13
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.19 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.057 seconds	0.068 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.35 seconds	0.34 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.050 seconds	0.046 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.2 seconds	4.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	530 shots	310 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots	310 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary BLN-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 PE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8); SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS X v10.5-10.8); LoiLoScope (trial version) (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)	Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Up to 4Kp30 Ultra HD video, higher-res EVF and OLED monitor, 12fps full-res burst mode, 1/8000s top shutter speed, 1/250 x-sync, 200K shutter, optional DMW-YAGH Interface Unit.	16-megapixel Live MOS sensor; TruePic VII image processor; class-leading 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization; 10fps burst mode; new High-Res Shot mode generates 40MP JPEGs and 64MP RAW files; improved 1080p60 video; 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen; built-in Wi-Fi; dust, splash and freezeproof construction. Available in black or silver.