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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Panasonic Lumix GH4

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Panasonic's 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds-mount body.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages3 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 16.1MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 49pts)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 530shots)
Panasonic Lumix GH4 Advantages4 Spec Wins
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (560g vs 890g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +14.3 MP
Panasonic Lumix GH416.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Panasonic Lumix GH4Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Panasonic Lumix GH417.3 × 13.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Panasonic Lumix GH43:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Panasonic Lumix GH4Micro Four Thirds
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Panasonic Lumix GH4Venus Engine IX
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Panasonic Lumix GH4Depth from Defocus (DFD) 49-Point AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +12 pts
Panasonic Lumix GH449 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Panasonic Lumix GH4Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Panasonic Lumix GH412 fps
✓ +5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Panasonic Lumix GH412 fps
✓ +5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Panasonic Lumix GH412 fps
✓ +5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Panasonic Lumix GH41/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Panasonic Lumix GH4No Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Panasonic Lumix GH44K30 Cinema DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Panasonic Lumix GH44K30 Cinema DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Panasonic Lumix GH48-bit 4:2:0 Internal / 10-bit HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Panasonic Lumix GH4Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Panasonic Lumix GH43.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Panasonic Lumix GH4Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Panasonic Lumix GH42.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +370 shots
Panasonic Lumix GH4530 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Panasonic Lumix GH4560 g
✓ 330g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Panasonic Lumix GH4132.9 × 93.4 × 83.9 mm
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