Panasonic GH4 Camera

Product Overview:

Shoot 4K Cinematic Video and get pro photo performance with the Panasonic GH4 Mirrorless Camera. A stellar choice for both photo and video needs.

Camera Features:

Pro Quality Video Creation

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 continues to evolve delivering professional quality video. Take advantage of 4K (Cinema 4K: 4096x2160 / 24 fps and QFHD 4K: 3840x2160 / up to 30 fps) video recording in MOV/MP4, or ultra high bitrate video recording at 200 Mbps (ALL-Intra) or 100 Mbps (IPB) without a recording time limit.*1 *2 Discover a variety of high-end functions for professional video recording.

*1 Videos can be recorded up to 29 min 59 sec depending on the recording format and the camera's sales area.

*2 Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Cards compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode over 100 Mbps.

Magnesium Alloy Body & Rugged Design

Tough enough to withstand even heavy field use, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 is composed of a magnesium alloy full die cast front / rear frame. It also features splash* / dustproof construction with sealing on every joint, dial, and button

Dual OLED Displays - LVF & Monitor

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 boasts high-precision, high-speed dual OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays for 2,359K-dot LVF (Live View Finder) of approximately 1.34x / 0.67x*, and 3.0-inch 1,036K-dot free-angle rear monitor. These superior displays achieve high-speed response with minimum time lag while enhancing resolution. The OLED for the LVF boasts 10,000:1 high contrast for superior color reproduction.

*35mm camera equivalent

49-Area AF/ Custom Multi AF

Focus point is increased from 23 points in the LUMIX GH3 to 49 points in the LUMIX GH4 for more flexibility in your composition. Custom Multi mode extends that flexibility even more with the ability to freely select the blocks to focus out of the 49 focusing areas.

Real-Time Output with HDMI

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 is capable of real-time image output (4:2:2 / 8 bit or 4:2:2 / 10 bit) to the external monitor via an optional micro HDMI cable*. This is perfect for professional video making that requires serious monitoring. Choose to output only the recording content, or the content with the setting menus individually, depending on the display.

*When using 4:2:2 / 8-bit output, video is recorded in 4:2:0 / 8-bit on SDXC/SDHC Memory Card in the camera.

Terminals for Expanded Connectivity

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 comes with a variety of connection terminals including the 3.5mm microphone and 3.5mm headphone jacks. Take advantage of real-time image output on the external monitor via an optional HDMI micro cable while simultaneously recording video. AV outputs, flash sync terminal, and 2.5mm jack for remote controller are also available. The GH4 complies with the SDXC / SDHC Memory Card UHS Speed Class 3 (U3).

Wi-Fi with NFC Technology

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 integrates Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. With the Panasonic Image App, remote photo and video shooting is available with a compatible smartphone or tablet, and can easily add embed geotag data in an image after shooting. Even if a smartphone / tablet is incompatible with NFC, you can still be easily connect to the camera by scanning the QR code displayed on the GH4's monitor from your mobile device.

Contrast AF with DFD Technology

The advanced Contrast AF system with DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology shortens the time to focus. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 determines the distance to the subject by evaluating 2 images with different depth of field, while consulting the data of optical characteristics by using the lens, all within a moment. As a result, ultra high-speed AF of approximately 0.07 sec* is achieved.

*In AFS, with H-FS14140 or H-HS12035

Versatile Video Recording Formats

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 is capable of ultra high bitrate video recording at 200 Mbps (ALL-Intra) or 100 Mbps (IPB), with no recording time limit*1 *2. Freely choose the format from MOV, MP4, AVCHD Progressive, and AVCHD at a variety of frame rates. In MP4 / MOV, high quality sound in LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) is recordable.

*1 Video can be recorded up to 29 min 59 sec depending on the recording format and the camera's sales area.

*2 Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode over 100 Mbps.

Panasonic GH4 Housing Recommendations:

Lens Recommendations for Underwater:

Olympus 60mm Macro - fast focusing and stunning macro
Panasonic 8mm Fisheye - perfect wide angle option for reefs, wrecks, and close focus wide angle
Panasonic 7-14mm Wide Angle - Awesome for pelagics, sharks, and landscape photos. Wide angle when you do not want the wide fisheye view and zoom offers more flexibility if you can't get right up close to your subject.
Panasonic 45mm Macro- High quality macro lens
Olympus 9-18mm Wide Angle - great for pelagics, and wide angle when you do not want the wide fisheye view. Zoom offers more flexibility if you can't get right up close to your subject.
Olympus 12-50mm - a good mid-range zoom option. Offers built in macro mode that is compatible with the Nauticam housing

Read our Micro Four Thirds Lens Guide for Underwater

Camera Specifications:

Sensor:

4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 16.05 million pixels
Total number of pixels: Approx. 17.2 million pixels
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1

Recording System:

Still image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
Motion picture: MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)System frequency59.94Hz, 50.00Hz, 24.00Hz
Image quality: RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard / MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
Color Spaces: RGB, AdobeRGB

File size(Pixels):

Still Image: [4:3] 4608x3456(L) / 3264x2448(M) / 2336x1752(S) / 1824x1368 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) / [3:2] 4608x3072(L) / 3264x2176(M) / 2336x1560(S) / 1824x1216 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) / [16:9] 4608x2592(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) / [1:1] 3456x3456(L) / 2448x2448(M) / 1744x1744(S) / 1712x1712 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)

Motion picture (MOV*:59.94Hz): [4K] 3840x2160:29.97p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [4K] 3840x2160:23.98p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:59.94p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:29.97p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:23.98p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM)

Motion picture (MOV*:50.00Hz): [4K] 3840x2160:25.00p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:50.00p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:25.00p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM)

Motion picture (MOV*:24.00Hz): [C4K] 4096x2160:24.00p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [4K] 3840x2160:24.00p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:24.00p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM)

Motion picture (MP4*:59.94Hz): [4K] 3840x2160:29.97p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [4K] 3840x2160:23.98p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [4K] 23.98p, 100Mbps (IPB) (AAC)**** / [Full HD] 1920x1080:59.94p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:29.97p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:23.98p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:59.94p, 28Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:29.97p, 20Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [HD] 1280x720:29.97p, 10Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [VGA] 640x480:29.97p, 4Mbps (IPB) (AAC)

Motion picture (MP4*:50.00Hz): [4K] 3840x2160:25.00p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:50.00p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:25.00p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:50.00p, 28Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:25.00p, 20Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [HD] 1280x720:25.00p, 10Mbps (IPB) (AAC) / [VGA] 640x480:25.00p, 4Mbps (IPB) (AAC)

Motion picture (MP4*:24.00Hz): [C4K] 4096x2160:24.00p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [4K] 3840x2160:24.00p, 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:24.00p, 200Mbps (ALL-Intra) (LPCM) / 100Mbps (IPB) (LPCM) / 50Mbps (IPB) (LPCM)

Motion picture (AVCHD Progressive*:59.94Hz): [Full HD] 1920x1080:59.94p, 28Mbps (IPB) (Dolby)

Motion picture (AVCHD Progressive*:50.00Hz): [Full HD] 1920x1080:50.00p, 28Mbps (IPB) (Dolby)

Motion picture (AVCHD*:59.94Hz): [Full HD] 1920x1080:59.94i, 24Mbps (IPB) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 29.97fps) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:59.94i, 17Mbps (IPB) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 59.94fps) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:23.98p, 24Mbps (IPB) (Dolby)

Motion picture (AVCHD*:50.00Hz): [Full HD] 1920x1080:50.00i, 24Mbps (IPB) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 25.00fps) / [Full HD] 1920x1080:50.00i, 17Mbps (IPB) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 50.00fps)
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture)AVCHD: Approx. 220 min with H-HS12035 / AVCHD: Approx. 220 min with H-FS14140