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Comparison of Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 ×
Olympus PEN-F ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Olympus PEN-F
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberGH4PEN-F
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133125
Width (mm)8437
Height (mm)9372
Weight (g)569434
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH3-
SuccessorPanasonic GH5-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9226.2
Sensor width (mm)17.317.4
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.36
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7474
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.223.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.812.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)791894
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.810.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)96120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusingHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 1.08x - 1.23x magnification, 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.670.62
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.341.23
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1614
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100AUTO: ISO Low (80) - 25600 (customizable, Default: 80-1600); Manual ISO: Low (80) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNo scene modes. Creative Control (Stills): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic MonochromePortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64）
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)129
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync SocketHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
  • threaded cable release
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • dmw-yagh iu connections
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • combined av/usb connector compatible with optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.85
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.4-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.810.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-43
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.810.5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2139
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.910.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2129
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.190.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.350.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s-
Startup time (s)0.81.8
Play -> record time (s)0.70.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.26
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500-
Battery life, video (minutes)-80
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BLN-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • mac os x v10.5-10.8); loiloscope (trial version) (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8); silkypix developer studio 4.1 se (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUp to 4Kp30 Ultra HD video, higher-res EVF and OLED monitor, 12fps full-res burst mode, 1/8000s top shutter speed, 1/250 x-syncAvailable in black or silver.



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