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Testseek.com have collected 129 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and the average rating is 92%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4.
Award: Editor’s Choice May 2014
May 2014
 
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129 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • IAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations
  • Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record
  • Outstanding image quality at all lower ISO settings
  • Fun and Creative Art filters 
  • High Resolution EVF and OLED monitors make shooting a
  • Impressive 4K video
  • Durable weathersealed body
  • Very fast autofocus
  • DSLR styled design is a pleasure to use
  • Great feel to the ergonomics
  • Beautiful EVF
  • Touch screen is great
  • Fast to focus
  • Not too large or heavy
  • Very fast single AF with 20 (RAW + jpg in full resolution) to 40 bps (lower resolution jpg)
  • Very fast
  • Continuous AF
  • 12 bps (mechanical shutter
  • RAW + jpg) to 20 bps (electronic shutter
  • RAW + jpg)
  • Fastest shutter speed of 1/8000 and 100 ISO expansion
  • Solid
  • Comfortabletouse camera body
  • Excellent still image quality
  • Industryleading video capabilities
  • Highly detailed video capture
  • Extensive support tools focus peaking
  • Synchro scan
  • Zebra..
  • 'DFD' system improves continuous focus ability
  • Good view
  • 4k (C4k and UHD) video
  • Recorded internally
  • 1080p at up to 200Mbit/s or 96fps for slow motion
  • Pro-level video options
  • Controls and displays
  • Weatherproof body with broad customization
  • Very fast single AF speed. Works in very low light
  • Silent electronic shutter option
  • Good quality stills and chance to grab from 4k video
  • Decent battery life for a mirrorless camera
  • High resolution electronic

The editors didn't like

  • No builtin image stabilization
  • Menus can be overwhelming and make it difficult to find a setting until you learn where they are
  • Weak Tracking AF
  • Higher resolution sensor would have been welcome
  • Intimidating
  • Overcomplicated controls
  • Wish there were full weather sealing
  • Super expensive
  • No built-in GPS
  • Purchase of a UHS-3 SF card for 4K video necessary
  • DFD system limited to Panasonic lenses
  • Focus tracking poor at subject identification
  • Focus peaking often too subtle to assess focus point
  • No Auto ISO in manual exposure video shooting mode
  • No option to cqpture 1080 video from 4K crop region to minimiz
  • 4k footage looks noisy at 800 ISO and above
  • 1080p footage uses non-integer crop
  • Rolling shutter artefacts in some conditions
  • Still photo quality no better than other MFT cameras
  • Shooting speed slows to 5-6fps with continuous AF
  • No phase-detect / hybrid AF
  • No built-in stabilization
  • Unlike Olympus MFT models
  • No in-camera panorama mode.

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  Published: 2014-11-21, review by: videomaker.com

  • Abstract:  G-Technology unveiled two impressive raid options with their new STUDIO lineup. Get the details straight from the show floor at NAB.NAB 2014: G-Technology Evolution DrivesZacuto showed off two new EVF's with impressive features. Check them out from the sh...

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  Published: 2014-10-16, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com

  • Solid, comfortabletouse camera body, Excellent still image quality, Industryleading video capabilities, Highly detailed video capture, Extensive support tools focus peaking, synchro scan, zebra.., 'DFD' system improves continuous focus ability, Good view
  • DFD system limited to Panasonic lenses, Focus tracking poor at subject identification, Focus peaking often too subtle to assess focus point, No Auto ISO in manual exposure video shooting mode, No option to cqpture 1080 video from 4K crop region to minimiz
  • Despite increased competition, the GH4 remains the most complete stills/video camera on the market. It's a competitive stills camera in its own right but the attention to detail when it comes to the provision of movie-shooting tools and capabilities makes...

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  Published: 2014-09-25, review by: videomaker.com

  • Abstract:  Begin the journey of starting your own video business. This overview will show you the topics that will be covered, and introduce you to successful business owners with valuable advice.Next Lesson: Do you have what it takes?Half a Bubble Out WebsiteSpeake...

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  Published: 2014-08-14, review by: bobatkins.com

  • Abstract:  For professional use Panasonic have a DMW-YAGH interface unit with Full HD (4:2:2 / 10-bit) four parallel outputs that can be used for 4K (4:2:2 / 10-bit) output - with time code, as well as professional audio inputs and real time LED audio level monitori...

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  Published: 2014-08-11, review by: thephoblographer.com

  • Great feel to the ergonomics, Beautiful EVF, Touch screen is great, Fast to focus, Not too large or heavy,
  • Wish there were full weather sealing, Super expensive

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  Published: 2014-08-04, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  As video cameras go, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha 7S are very DSLR-like in shape. A four-fold difference in sensor size, and a significant gulf in price suggests this may be the only similarity. However, in terms of intent, they're not as di...

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  Published: 2014-06-14, Author: jmeyer , review by: digitalcameraworld.com

  • Abstract:  Panasonic GH4 review: the GH4 offers some incredible features, like 4k video recording, focus peaking, a hi-res EVF and a vari-angle touchscreen. Find out how it performs in our review video.Panasonic has clearly invested a lot of time and effort in impro...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-19, review by: videomaker.com

  • Abstract:  We get a hands-on first look at the Panasonic GH4 and Interface Unit. Find out what this camera is capable of, and see sample footage.G-Technology unveiled two impressive raid options with their new STUDIO lineup. Get the details straight from the show fl...

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  Published: 2014-05-14, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Impressive 4K video; Durable weathersealed body; Very fast autofocus; DSLR styled design is a pleasure to use
  • Weak Tracking AF; Higher resolution sensor would have been welcome; Intimidating, overcomplicated controls
  • The Lumix GH4 probably could have turned up just with 4K video and still gotten people talking, so it's to Panasonic's credit that a clear and conscious effort has been made to create a camera with more to it than that.This camera is a solid attempt ...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-03, Author: Editor , review by: akihabaranews.com

  • Abstract:  Choose Your Own GH4 Linguistic Adventure!Giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC- GH4 a thorough looking at and using of - our biggest review of the past 6 months, maybe even the past year - is now available in all three of AkihabaraNews' publishing languages:Jump...

 
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