http://www.kaitbords.lv/wp/bildes-no-kaitpartija-sveiks-rudentin-2014-berzciema-2014-gada-14-septembri/. How about connection to power zoom control remote switches? And it was no good.So the Bugatti veyron must be crap as well. BUT I take it the 4/3 is the limit the current technology can handle for processing 4k data and still keep it to a pretty heavy SLR size with very low battery life. I use m4/3, APS-C, and FF. But if Olympus comes out with a camera with similar video capabilities AND their excellent IBIS, Panasonic will likely be forced to respond. The lens, with a 35mm-equivalent of 25.5-105mm, will be available in mid-January for $799. But that shouldn't be taken to mean that the GH4 is a minor update. A bit the same with the fact that not all movies are getting any better when converted to 3D (since 3D only pays off with certain types of movies). You do realise that motion pictures are filmed at 24fps don't you? The exciting GH4 also features a 16 megapixel sensor, 12fps burst shooting, 3 inch swivelling touchscreen, electronic viewfinder, built-in wi-fi and NFC connectivity, a weather-proof body, and an extensive ISO range of 100-25600. Manual shooting with with non-panasonic lenses is a guesswork nightmare. The resizing of the whole 4k section for video in the various ways for the GH4 and A7s are going to have a significant impact compared to you average line skipping implementation when it comes to noise. I do understand not everyone has the same needs. The Lumix GH4, like all Panasonic G-series cameras, is based on the Micro Four Thirds standard co-developed by Olympus and Panasonic, which means it can use any lens designed for this system. 57even: Of course it's for parents benefits to get better images of their kids (and a nice toy to play with) and there is nothing wrong wig that. So spending $1700 on a camera to capture moments of your family is a no brainer for me. This is a point, as I mentioned before, that I would be glad if DPReview would be more thorough about in their review, using external mics with the GH4, such as what many people would opt for - the Rode Videomic Pro. By the way, a trs is no more standard than a trrs connector. There's no denying that it is a very useful feature. Personally I prefer having discrete input, especially since this allows control through the menu. Because the Panasonic GH4 features almost all of the state-of-the-art specs that many cameras dropping in 2019 feature. However, I'm sure there will be those Oly cultists who will continue to misinform and downplay the stills capability of the GH4. I know it sounds a bit cynical, but you may be right. Yes. Besides, since many pics are taken indoor, a fast short zoom lens is a nice have, and also a decent bouceable flash. On the other hand, with most lenses there will be no OIS, and with the few lenses with OIS, rotational and translational movements are not stabilized anyway. The daguerreotype was the first commercially viable photographic process when it was introduced to the world in 1839. but it has more rolling shutter. The sensor also provides an extensive native ISO range of 200-25,600, once again a substantial increase on the model’s predecessor. Probably I am very used to of it .. My fingers moves without me looking at the camera and press the right buttons. Professional level microphones use XLR connectors and that is why the GH4 can be purchased with the DMW-YAGH for professionals to be able to use professional standard equipment with SDI and XLR connectors. What I am sayin is this is a great videocamera with still capabilities. If you think a $1,700 camera is too high, wait till you have to pay for braces, ballet lessons, and of course, college. Panasonic Lumix GH4 4K camera review. it made me more contant to share this same wonderfull tool. Any thoughts? The 4K blu-ray should be released in november or december 2015. Vaporware no more: the much-speculated-about Zeiss ZX1 has arrived. At launch only the GH4 and DMW-FL360L and DMW-FL580L flashes will be TTL compatible; future firmware updates will add support for other models. Of course processor works harder, motion compensation alone processes at least 256 times more data than is read from the sensor. Very interesting article. Which means if you intend to shoot 4k with both, the LX100's lens is a little wider comparitively than you would think, and much closer to a "true" 4/3rds sensor. Depending on which system you're in and what your needs are, they might just be the compact, well-priced and impressively sharp little primes you've been looking for. I just wondered if anyone else is really tired of references to 'drinking the kool aid'? Could this cut it with a f1:8 lens fixed? The only area the GH4 truly exceed the EM1 in still shooting is with the swivel LCD (instead of just tilting), the rest the GH4 is either equaled or ouitmatched by the EM1. And my first APS-C camera, the Pentax K-x, was 811. fz200?? Careful with that axe!You might get hurt. With our eye on video features, we take a look at the ten biggest differences between these two cameras. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 review complete … Makes me stop and pay attention. Lens size is a pretty big aspect of overall camera size. A humble, simple-to-use unit, it proves to be the perfect companion for the trip. Even w/o getting into details you can see quality diffs from the lcd itself when doing a sidebyside with an a6000. Maybe it really depends on what kind of movie the producer is shooting? If the problem has been truly fixed by Panasonic, I hope when I put my order in, I receive the latest batch, though still there is some concern that the fix raises the noise floor level.I'm also surprised that the GH4 doesn't use an industry-standard trs connector. Perhaps it's a feature they can ad to a GH4 successor down the road when competition gets tighter. Question. The lack of IBIS is one of the things that gives me serious pause about selling my Pentax DSLR and lenses in favor of the GH4. For static tripod shots, with minimal movement in the frame, 24fps looks 'ok', though I can still see an occasional nervous twitch to in-frame motion - that prevents me from panning. Panasonic's message about listening to professional videographers is also familiar but the extent to which they're catered-for is unpredented on a camera with such a mass-market price tag. every 4 pixels becomes 1 making downsampling very efficient. even if it takes 2 years for the processors to become efficient enough to prevent failure in tiny bodies. But there are other reasons for getting it, a lot of them in fact, already discussed to death here on forums. Portuguese/Dutch (born and always lived in The Netherlands btw). Combining a 37MP full-frame sensor, minimalist controls and Lightroom Mobile built in, it's a refreshing – if a bit quirky – take on the smartphone-meets-camera concept. I'm currently using Pentax (K5 + many lenses) so buying the GH4 would also be an outlay in lenses. And 442 vs 791 is just short of a stop. Can you provide detail on which important items can't be included on Fn buttons? Both the G80 and the GH4 are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. While there is some discussion on DFD, I am confused whether DPR thinks it really "works?" In fact, they released the camera and associated frankenstein DMW-YAGH base for videos at the same time. Read more, PocketWizard is bringing its FlexTT5 TTL radio flash control system to Panasonic. of my pictures are for my daughter, I still think a good equipment is required for that task. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. And Panasonic LUMIX RAW Codec does not help with that. For now, the app is in beta and limited to a handful of Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but as development continues, it's safe to assume support for other Android devices is on the way. So I kinda believe that it is important to get away as much heat as possible from sensor in long continuous use. With a 1.8x squeeze, the lens produces a more pronounced anamorphic effect than the 1.33x lenses offered by Sirui, albeit at a much higher cost. So I don't know if the noise issue had anything to do with it, but I also heard (or read somewhere) that the heatsink on the sensor would have made implementing sensor IS more difficult. Samples here: http://www.portreti.lv/kaitbords-saulkrastos-12-augusta-2013-kitesurfing/. This is reason why i sold gh3. It's hard to believe in this day and age that they couldn't have found a way to stabilize the sensor in a beefy body like that. Sigma has introduced its new 'I series' of compact, premium full-frame lenses for E and L mounts. @fbh dk..I'm glad to have someone equally concerned who is speaking up, I really don't understand why this issue has not been properly acknowledged by DPReview, as it has been widely acknowledged by many users of the camera. At age 12, you can go to a 100% English spoken school. If nobody is asking for it or demanding it, then they probably will not put it in. Not all of these additions will be useful to everyone (in fact I'd wager that nobody will make use of all the new features), but, whether your background is stills or video, the GH4 is likely to offer plenty of tools to support your video making. I have seen LOTR in 3D but didn't find it disturbing (HFR). The new Panasonic Lumix GH4 is another such exception, as it arrives as the first CSC to offer 4K video – the very latest in high resolution video capture. Yes. 85% is a respectable score! Especially for those who shoot BIF and sports, that is a big up. Until you shoot with both you will never know what you missed. The GH4 also offers extra versatility in output video file formats, including MOV, MP4, AVCHD and AVCHD progressive so as to suit whatever editing software or style you prefer. http://www.fujix-forum.com/index.php/topic/14830-just-what-is-this-new-organic-sensor-thing/. De camera laat zelden op zich wachten. For video, then yes, the GH4 would be better than the ordinary A7 though the a7 is good enough for me for video. Not just one or two which of course is so much I become very suspiscious about that data...Also, the Dynamic range would be like 14eV. Some cameras' noise is uglier than others. Yes BarnET Gf specially the mini one are not as handy, though touch screen settings helps!! As mentioned previously the model is capable of shooting 4K video at up to an ultra-high bitrate of 200Mbps. First introduced in February 2014, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is a 16.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, Fully articulated touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. There is no indication that the film industry is moving away from 24p capture. GH4 cameras that came with 1.1 firmware already have thd hardware fix. Put a piece of tape over the 1:1 button on your computer! Panasonic GH4 Review. I just took a look at a birthday picture of my kids, shot in the morning less than 1m from a window (side and front of the face), lights in the room turned on, 1/160 to stop most of the motion (mostly you need 1/250 for kids, but he stood on his chair not moving too fast) at 2.8 with the E-M1. Best camera for videographer, no doubt about that! The Panasonic FZ1000 however, offers excellent jpeg colors and those great colors carry over to FZ1000 video as well. At this time and age, the time it takes to lock on to a subject, which is easy to measure, no longer means very much. In real life i use 35 mm and 70-200. If all you're going to do with the GH4 is to take pictures, then I would agree. (And I know it's not a DLSR, but I didn't really say that it was). That is the 1" sensor Sony should make. The processor also delivers some impressive burst mode figures with the GH4 managing 7.5 frames per second with continuous AF enabled, increasing to around 12 frames per second in AF-S mode. Must be those precious moments with my most valued people I'd like to freeze in time... and then you might even want to take a video in those light situations. I've owned 4 Panasonic cameras, a couple of TVs, and some other crap from that company. And if so, it would be wise to split the G-series in a G and Gh. From all the samples posted I see that M43 still has a long way to go in terms of still image resolution and noise performance. I want it to work so that I could lock focus and again release it during shooting and then lock again if I will. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (called Panasonic G80 in some regions) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2016 and February 2014. for your own sake, at least consider the fz1000 as a good noob's camera... in this day and age, with all that is available, you need not settle for a fz200. Does it really help to track a person? From continued research it seems the issue is present whether the mic uses trs or trrs, (there are many reports and tests, easily found when searching on 'GH4 trrs'). Too bad Panasonic couldn't find a way to incorporate it on the GH4. So true mate, I am still using my GH1 as first camera in order of preference mainly for the same reason. The Panasonic GH4 dropped 5 years ago, so why are we writing a review on it now? Though the low light is terrible indeed, this camera worth any single cent I spent buying it. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best. The kool-aid tastes the same as yours since it's the same system, bro... Em-1 has the brilliant 5-axis IBIS systemAnd works with legacy 4/3rd lenses better. http://neilvn.com/tangents/personal-photography-more-than-snapshots/, "Now I wish I had many more photos of her taken during later stages. So need to have both good buffer and nice burst mode thats important! The GH4's price is essentially unchanged from that of its predecessor, despite all the additional features. Besides 4k videos, DFD and other AF features are another important improvements that GH4 has presumably brought to the table. Face detection is an advantage of the mirrorless cameras to "track" a person in motion, to compensate the traditionally mediocre performance in focus tracking. @left eyeThanks for addressing this apparent problem. In this review, we will be comparing GH5 and GH4, two Pro Mirrorless cameras by Panasonic. /Marco from http://www.consumertop.com/best-camera-guide/. P.S. I don't even need to think when changing the settings. Pity... I,m answering the shallow minded "Laslen." See my Olympus OMD EM1 review for more details. The need for high-priced cameras is just one of they many ways that children steadily drain your bank account. Although the A7s is really tempting, it really would just fill the 5D3 spot but with no magic lantern and fewer lens options (and the A7s is fiddly, and apparently has bizzare color artifiacts in highlights). To get the 4k you pay a huge weight penalty here to basically get back to the SLR size camera and still carry around a 4/3 sensor that is what it is. Today we're checking out the darn near 5 year old Panasonic GH4. Thing is the 4/3 is easy to process easy to video out, easy to get good lens selection out of it and easy to carry around. I've been shooting for years now and have several thousand dollars worth of glass, but I've become more interested in video lately, which is why I'm paying attention to this camera. And for either camera, shooting RAW and using a good noise-reduction tool will also help. Panasonic GH4 Underwater Camera Review - Big 4K Resolution, Small Price . Yeah right. Search of forum shows you're more of a Sony Fanboy than an angry Pani user. You take joy in each new milestone, but you feel the loss of the tiny, innocent person that you could once easily hold in your arms and cuddle and kiss to your heart's delight. Thanks for including pictures of kids in the samples gallery! I think this is a bug.It would be an easy task for FW update to ignore AFC position and change it to work like AFS in video mode. The model sports an AF system complete with 49 precision contrast-detect AF points as well as Panasonic’s own ‘Depth from Defocus’ technology, with the whole system delivering AF speeds of as little as 0.07 seconds. There are some situations where you wont be able to tell the difference, but in some other the difference is loud and clear. Like, why do you have to dig into the menu to find 'formatting' for pete's sake? And we know that Canon and Nikon have made tactical decisions to not offer sensor stabilization, presumably to entice their customers to double-dip on more expensive, stabilized lenses. Announced shortly after the GH4, Sony’s A7s is the third in the A7 series and the first to offer 4k video. Nobody expect 4K right now, this is only serving filmmakers. if other brands like Lumix can implement direct EF mount, then I consider to change, like the rest of the world. Panasonic GH4 review. I had Nikon D90, Nikon 5200, Fuji S5 Pro, Oly Pen and now GX7 and GM1 alongside GH1. If you consider the upgrade path beyond to the GH4 things get much more expensive. Review says: "in video mode....... the AFS/AFF and AFC positions both behave in the same manner... ". Anyone have this problem? get real! As we continue to test Nikon's update of its multimedia full-framer, we've added more of our findings so far on image quality, dynamic range and video quality. Yes, if you can afford $1700 plus the cost of good lenses. So typical of DPR forums. The complexity of the FZ1000 makes it unsuitable for a lot of people regardless of how good the IQ is. Now i'm waiting for oly 40-150, yes, it's almost as big as sony 70-200 f4, but covers a lot more useful range (70-200 is a bit awkward focal length on APS-C), is faster and what i'm also really looking forward is close-up ability of this lens (even better with TC1.4x). And the lenses for m4/3 are much smaller than aps-c or FF. It's nice to read that Richard believes the GH4 is right on par with the EM-1 in stills quality. It is normal to compare a camera with its competitors - as indeed DPreview does in its reviews. Now there's another camera, with new samples, and another high rating (seems like all cameras get high ratings nowadays). On an APS-C camera, does only a smaller part of the sensor operate when recording video? And just as important as having a good camera, you have to put in the time and effort to learn how to use it. And my K-30 is heads-and-shoulders above my K-x. If you're using an ad-blocker you might miss out on seeing the deals. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 (called Panasonic G85 in some regions) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2016 and February 2014. The EM1 finally makes AF useable with older 43 lenses, including Panny ones. I shoot approximately 60% video and 40% stills. It's not necessarily the most feature-packed or expensive smartphones that move. However the AF performance section in the review is surprisingly short. My D600 is even better. Doesn't matter what they are called really .. they are constantly producing very good cameras and lenses!!! I've started a thread in the MFT forum herehttp://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54748072. The 35mm F2 DG DN is the standard prime in the group of new Sigma I-series lenses. "We did not offer IBIS because we want to force our customers to buy stabilized Panasonic lenses". Here are two examples :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zCiuh_UWLchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9L-y42Nj58, I use OIS on my 100-300mm Panasonic on my GH4 in 4K UHD mode and it works great.https://vimeo.com/108670896, The 42.5mm F1.2 Leica OIS also works great in 4K UHD mode.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2EGt12CsV8. Since its release in late 2019, users have been unable to recalibrate or fine-tune their Apple Pro Display XDR. I am hiking all over Costa Rica, mainly nature / landscape / bird photography and video, and time to upgrade, been using a Canon SX 40, but Video is increasingly used and the 8 mb framegrab of the 4K Video may have real value. So I don't think it's a simple case of saying "If you're only interested in stills then it's not quite such a compelling proposition" - because I'd rather get 100% of my photos almost there, than a handful. This fact alone keeps me with the 5D3. The camera can also generate color bars (for calibration) and the ability to express shutter speed and ISO in terms of shutter angle and gain. There are cheaper options for the still shooter. I have nephews and I had a hard time with it. Of course, if you have the extra money and time to spend learning, something like the GH4 is a fantastic camera. @Hedley7dthat was a useless and ignorant comment, well done ! I've done both and trust me when I say it's much cheaper and more emotionally rewarding to raise Golden Retrievers. - run at 60Hz (- as most do, unless you have a brand-new TV). So it would seem the GH4 with the 100-300 is longer equivalent zoom of 624.5mm vs 432 in the FZ1000, do I have that correct? And quality photographs are one of the best ways to hold onto those memories and in some small way, relive those precious moments. The 4K footage from the Panasonic GH4 is incredibly crisp, clear and sharp. Manufacturer description: The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 (GH4) is the world’s first DSLM with 4K cinematic recording capability. Videos look great. Focus tracking should also improve, thanks to Panasonic's 'depth-from-defocus' (DFD) technology which attempts to assess how out-of-focus the lens is, based on profiles of how the company's lenses render out-of-focus regions. I'm perpetually drawn to the system, and I used to use an Olympus E-P1 as my "small" camera before I got my Sony RX100 II, so I'm always keeping an eye on the advances in m43 sensor technology. You wouldn't waste it on a camera. 35 1,8 oss is a perfect lens. amazing reviewMy only reason for buying this cam is video capabilities.. The Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II is a redesign of the original Primoplan 75mm F1.9 designed in 1936. You found why the GH4 scored so much higher. It is not that you can just make some IBIS and make it fantastic. If you cared about your kids you'd put the money towards their hobbies and interests, or perhaps their future. Might be a tactical decision. If you need crazy low light video, A7s for sure, but you live with lots of compromises.For me, m43 already surpass my low light needs and sports needs, so I take the smaller size. Yes, How about connection/interface to SDI XLR prosound and standard xlr powersupply? When i owned Pana, i always using 14-140, because of very good ois. The Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as the EOS 850D or Kiss X10i in some markets) is a 24MP DSLR aimed at first-time DSLR buyers and enthusiasts. As you might expect for a camera capable of such impressive video performance, the new sensor is designed so as to facilitate faster response and read-out times than the GH3. Take a look. IBIS of course is another one. Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year has selected 25 photos for its People's Choice Award. In contrast, the GH3 will often focus on the background or the clothes. HFR was a proven failure with LOTR. In our latest buying guide we've selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck. I tested IBIS on my Pentax K-7 in 2009 and it made a clicking noise in video mode. Panasonic was responsive to these reports very quickly, and you can read about it in their customer support section of their web site. I've owned the GH4 for 3 months now and I absolutely love this camera! mhmm...i prefer picture quality from the old e-510.more details and sharpnes or somthing wrong here.ok isnt mft. Absolutely this is a Professional camera system that cnnects to anything a professional needs. Just like its predecessor, the GH4 wraps its sealed magnesium alloy body around a 16MP Four Thirds sensor. Especially when fast panning or a lot of movement in the scene is present?". really? I had a chihuahua once, and now I have three kids. Maria Alonzo Phone: 956-683-2902 Email: maria.alonzo@ext.us.panasonic.com. The constant contact with English via the internet, via television (we do not use voice-overs) etc means you won't lose the ability to speak, read or write it so easy I think. Wonder why you bought a 2nd (3rd, 4th??) focus distance doesn't change with teleconverter, so magnification will be even better. That alone should make some people to seriously considering 4k option. I love the way new technology makes yesterday's "latest and greatest" cheaper for us non-pros :). Yes, my wife is from Brazil, and it was the "...inho" on the end of your name that made me wonder. Thankfully it's kept the rear-screen-as-focus-point-controller feature that helped make the GH3 so nice to shoot with. It's not the expected higher frame rate smoothness of 29.97, but that the occasional judders (every second or so) are totally gone. I'll take the old car and the nice camera! I moderate the GH4 User Group on Facebook and we have been looking forward to a profile dynamic range test like DPReview published for the GH2. Panasonic has explained that already , there are lot of heat from sensor when shooting in 4K mode, so sensor must be fixed to body what works as a heat sink. So even if all m4/3 bodies were the same size as FF and APS-C mirrorless bodies, I think that would be perfectly fine. I'm not saying the camera is perfect, heck no but I'm very satisfied with it. Not true.Shadow noise is mostly determined by DR, and the GH4 has more DR at low ISOs than Canon APS-C cameras. Seems like the processor would take the hardest hit when recording 4K. Or you simply underexpose out of principle? Most obvious is a more capable shutter which can fire as quickly as 1/8000th seconds and syncs with flashes at up to 1/250th of a second. I've been having juddering issues with 24fps video on the GH4, not an even flickering that might be expected of 24fps (180d or 360d shutter angle), but juddery jolts every now and again. 24, 25, and 30 relate more to old TV and cinema standards. The Gh4 is not far off at base so it is not a big difference. Read more. As a regular Canon DSLR (5D) user I have to congratulate Panasonic for this piece of technology. Panasonic G85 vs GH4. "$500 plus" modern cameras are general good and capable. A smaller, cheaper camera will work just as well". That means the subjects can be in motion and the image will still be sharp. But always when desire appears to get sony nex or now a6000 i check lens line-up and desire disappears right away. any comments about image quality or zoom quality of the 2 would be appreciated, this will likely be my "next 2-3 year" Camera. There are too few C1,C2 etc. As mentioned, the new sensor/processor combination pushes up the GH4’s ISO sensitivity, bestowing it with a native range of 200-25,600 (100 is available in an extended setting). As a filmmaker who likes complete control and to shoot without complicated rigging or large crews I find the Panasonic GH4 perfect for my needs. And in the future, you should only be allowed supervised visitation with your children, and there must be a professional photographer present during the visit. Standard HD resolution is only 1920x1080 making 4K four times the resolution of HD. No, it's really just noisy. If you are after ultimate IQ, maybe consider A7S or A7R according to your need, or maybe wait till organic sensors as Jorginho has mentioned. I like this style of review. Together with Sony they 'drive' the HiEnd camera tech. Sublieme lenskwaliteit bij f/1.2: Panasonic GH4 + Panasonic 42.5 mm f/1.2 Nocticron @ f/1.2, 200 ISO, 1/6400 sec. It's an imaging marvel. In some circles this 'motorcycle buzz' is unspoken of, in others it's a hot topic.As the GH4 circuitry has introduced this problem (GH3 external-mic/headphone audio was clean) I'm trying to ascertain whether Panasonic has addressed this on new batches of the camera?In fact as DPReview often takes note of abnormalities in other cameras (white orbs, banding, and such-like) I was wondering if they might clarify this audio issue with the GH4. Panasonic Lumix GH4 review - sample image at ISO 200 (cropped and rotated), 1/400th sec. 5-axis IBIS and OSPDAF working with all AF lenses and not just some Panasonic m43s and it would be almost perfect. (the tiny-sensor model doesn't even come into question - there is no way I'll go back to tiny sensors!). All with the same lens mount. However, from a videographer's point of view, the GH4's 4K capture delivers significant benefits even if the final delivery medium is 1080p. I have seen calculations based on the specs currently known and it points to lower noise by several stops. It depends on what Olympus.The OM-d series are all very good in terms of handling. When it comes to image composition and review, Panasonic has equipped the GH4 with a pair of well-specced options. Plus they get a very smart videographer like Philip Bloom to be the spokesperson and everyone now wants to do videos. But, as mentioned before, it's the video capabilities and the supporting features that make the GH4 such a striking camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 looks an awful lot like its predecessor, the GH3, but don't let that familiarity cloud the fact that this is one of the most capable stills/video cameras we've ever seen. A rolls-royce with a vauxall engine. It's not the only one, though. It's very counter-intuitive, has necessary things buried layers under layers. Can't really compare video myself. 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