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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GH3
GH3 vs GH4
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Panasonic FZ70
FZ70 vs FZ80
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Successor: |
Panasonic GH5
GH4 vs GH5
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Model Number: |
GH4 |
FZ80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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FZ82 |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1500.00 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$997.99 |
$347.99 |
Date Available: |
2014-04-30 |
2017-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
20.1 oz
(569 g)
includes batteries
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21.7 oz
(616 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
3.3 in.
(133 x
93 x
84 mm)
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5.1 x
3.7 x
4.7 in.
(130 x
94 x
119 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
18.1 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.75 microns |
1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
74 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.2 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.8 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
791 |
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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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 2400 x 1800
(4.3 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2752
(13.5 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 3664 x 3664
(13.4 MP,
1:1), 2592 x 2592
(6.7 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1824
(3.3 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
12.8 |
10.0 |
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)
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3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
Lens: |
n/a |
LEICA DC VARIO; 14 elements in 12 groups, 6 Aspherical elements / 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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20 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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3.6 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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60.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
55mm with optional adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio |
Intelligent Zoom: 2x; Digital Zoom up to 4x (When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with Intelligent Zoom, you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x.) |
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) |
Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / OLED
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EVF / LCD
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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 type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (1166k dots equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100% |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
2,359,000 dots
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1,166,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.67x |
0.46x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.34x |
2.59x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100 |
Auto, iISO , 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (extended); adjustable in 1/3 EV steps |
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, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1/2/3/4 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 60 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Intelligent 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: |
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: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control Mode: 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 (22 filters); Panorama Shot |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
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) |
Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200) |
0.3 - 14.1m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.5 - 6.1m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
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 |
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), Micro-B USB2.0 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.35 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.40 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.35 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
12.8 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
11.8 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
21 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
11.9 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
21 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.19 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.057 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.35 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.050 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s |
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Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.2 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
530 shots |
330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
500 shots |
240 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
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) |
SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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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. |
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