Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GH1Lumix DMC-GH4
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels14 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      ProcessorVenus Engine HDVenus Engine IX
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4128 x 2752, 4352 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2928 x 1952, 2816 x 2112, 2112 x 2112, 2064 x 1376, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 15044608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2448 x 2448, 2336 x 1752, 2356 x 1560, 1920 x 1080, 1744 x 1744, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024, 1712 x 1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature settingPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 exposures in blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points49
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyOLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      ViewfinderElectronic (LVF)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.34x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 40 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      auto/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range10.50 m17.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPanasonic FL Series (FL220/FL360/FL500) available separatelyTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, ManualAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      DxO Low Light ISO772791
      DxO Color Depth21.623.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.612.8
      DxO Overall Score6474
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD or AVI Motion JPEG with SoundMOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      MP4
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 200 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps [4 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-B (USB 2.0) Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via DMW-RSL1 wired remote
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity10% to 80%10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Dimensions124 x 90 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 1.77")133 x 93 x 84 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.65 x 5.9 x 5.8"
      Package Weight2.84 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19
      Battery Life320 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs single or three-shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Optional AccessoriesExternal flash: DMW-FL580L (optional), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch
      Interface unit: DMW-YAGH
      AC adaptor: DMW-AC10
      External microphone: DMW-MS2 Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual
      Battery grip: DMW-BGGH3


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