Panasonic GH4 Specifications

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Model Name	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Panasonic GH3
Successor	Panasonic GH5

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	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)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	530 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	500 shots
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	Yes
Internal Charging Supported	No

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Lens	n/a
Integrated ND Filter	No
Filter Thread	n/a
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	No
Digital Zoom	Yes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	23.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	12.8
Sensor Type	Live MOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	791
Sensor Manufacturer	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels	16.1
Sensor Format	4/3
Approximate Pixel Pitch	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	2.0x
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	No

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support	UHS-I
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Included Memory	No memory included

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)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second	12.8

General

Size	5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 in. (133 x 93 x 84 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	GH4
Camera Format	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured	Yes
Retail Price	$1500.00
Street Price	$997.99
Date Available	2014-04-30
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	EVF / OLED
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
Focus Peaking	Yes
EVF Resolution	2,359,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.67x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	1.34x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	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
Self Timer	2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)	25600
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	200
ISO Settings	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100
Auto ISO Mode	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)
Shutter Speed Range	1/8000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (96p)
Movie File Format	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Movie File Format	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite Video Out	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder	Yes

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket
Built-in Flash	Yes
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 Guide Number (ISO 100)	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description	Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync	1/250

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	12.8
Flash cycle time, full power	4.2 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	11.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	21
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	11.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	21
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.19 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.057 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.35
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.35 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)	0.40
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.050 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)	Unlimited
Shutter Lag (notes)	Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.35
Startup Time	0.8 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.7 seconds

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)
OS Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS X

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	3.0
Rear Display Resolution	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes
Articulating Screen	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen	Yes
Selfie Screen	Yes
Max Playback Zoom	16.0x
Top Deck Display	No
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional wired DMW-RSL1
Connections (extended)	Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, DMW-YAGH IU Connections
Built-In Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes

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.

Basic

Sensor size	224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Weight	20.1 oz (569 g) includes batteries