Canon SL1 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 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 Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic GH3 GH3 vs GH4
Successor:	Canon SL2 SL1 vs SL2	Panasonic GH5 GH4 vs GH5
General
Model Number:	SL1	GH4
Alternate Model Number(s):	100D
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99	$1500.00
Street Price:	$549.00	$997.99
Date Available:	2013-04-15	2014-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	22.0 oz (623 g) includes batteries, kit lens	20.1 oz (569 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 in. (117 x 91 x 69 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:	18.0	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 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:	63	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.8	23.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.3	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	843	791
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 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, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.9	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, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)	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
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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS phase-detect sensor, 9-points (Center AF point is cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8); Live View uses Hybrid CMOS AF II phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor	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; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 m^-1 diopter adjustment	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):	0.54x	0.67x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.87x	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 (345,600 px)	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=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	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:	1/4000 - 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 Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)	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:	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control)	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, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) 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 Auto, Manual 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):	9.4 m / 30.8 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	GN=9.4m (ISO 100); Range is lens aperture dependent	Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 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:
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:	.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)	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:	No	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	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6)	Optional wired DMW-RSL1
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic 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):	0.33	0.35
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.32	0.40
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	8	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.34	0.35
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.9	12.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	1140	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	11.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	8	21
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	11.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	21
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds	0.19 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.094 seconds	0.057 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.22 seconds	0.35 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.076 seconds	0.050 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Selection mode = 0.102s Live View: Full AF lag, Quick Mode (Phase-detect AF), Single-point = 0.597s Full AF lag, FlexiZone (Hybrid AF), Single-point = 0.768s Prefocused lag: 0.082s	Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s
Startup Time:	0.6 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.6 seconds	4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	150 shots	530 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	380 shots	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E12	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble	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:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor)	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 XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X v10.6+ (Intel processor required)	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	World's smallest and lightest DSLR according to Canon; 9-point single cross-type AF; fixed LCD; new Hybrid CMOS AF II.	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.