Canon 70D vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 70D
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 60D 60D vs 70D	Panasonic GH3 GH3 vs GH4
Successor:	Canon 80D 70D vs 80D	Panasonic GH5 GH4 vs GH5
General
Model Number:	70D	GH4
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1550.00	$1500.00
Street Price:	$999.00	$997.99
Date Available:	2013-09-15	2014-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	43.5 oz (1,233 g) includes batteries, kit lens	20.1 oz (569 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (139 x 104 x 79 mm)	5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 in. (133 x 93 x 84 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	20.2	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	337.5mm² (22.50mm x 15.00mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.11 microns	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	68	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5	23.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.6	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	926	791
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 3468 x 2432 (8.4 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3468 x 2048 (7.1 MP, Other), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.7	12.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (96p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 216mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3-10x available during movie recording only	2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF	Contrast Detection: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / OLED
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter	EVF: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, adjustable eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,359,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.59x	0.67x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x	1.34x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (346,600 px)	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)	1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No Flash, Custom User Setting, High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Creative Filters (Art Bold, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera and Miniature)	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
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash	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 Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6	Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)
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	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
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, IR wireless or Wi-Fi	Optional wired DMW-RSL1
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack	Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, DMW-YAGH IU Connections

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.35
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.33	0.40
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.32	0.35
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.7	12.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	65	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.7	11.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	14	21
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.7	11.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	7	21
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.08 seconds	0.19 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	0.65 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.059 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.075 seconds	0.057 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.16 seconds	0.35 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.059 seconds	0.050 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093s LV: "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506s FlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0.652s Prefocused lag = 0.059s	Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s
Startup Time:	0.7 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.2 seconds	4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	210 shots	530 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	920 shots	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary 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:	Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,)	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)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modes, Full HD 1080p videos at up to 30fps in ALL-I or IPB, DIGIC 5+ image processor, 7fps burst mode, built-in Wi-Fi.	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.