Panasonic Lumix GH4

Hardware Engineering Overview: Panasonic Lumix GH4

The Panasonic Lumix GH4 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera engineered with a 16.1 MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor (17.3 × 13.0 mm) and native Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 12 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 Cinema DCI recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

16.1 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (17.3 × 13.0 mm) driven by the Venus Engine IX image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

Depth from Defocus (DFD) 49-Point AF with 49 phase-detect points. Captures 12 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).

In-Body Image Stabilization

No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).

Video & Motion Capabilities

4K30 Cinema DCI internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:0 Internal / 10-bit HDMI. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 560g in a 132.9 × 93.4 × 83.9 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-I Slot, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 530 shots per full charge.