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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
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alaScore 93

784 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 784 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and portability. The price and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the connectivity and memory, while there are mixed views on the storage and image stabilizer.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and low light performance. The durability and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the price.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 213 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and portability. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. The storage and memory get mixed opinions.

performance, usability, price, portability, design

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the size. The performance also gets good reviews.

price, performance, size

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Richard Butler , Rishi Sanyal , Jeff Keller , EOSH (dpreview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 looks an awful lot like its predecessor, the GH3, but don't let that familiarity cloud the fact that this is one of the most capable stills/video cameras we've ever seen. Panasonic's message about listening to professional...

Oct, 2014
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix GH4 gears up for 4K

 

The company introduces the first interchangeable-lens still camera that's QFHD- and Cinema 4K-ready out of the box, though you'll have to accessorize for best results.

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

 

The Panasonic Lumix GH4 is a powerful ILC that produces excellent quality still images and leads the way in video recording. Loaded with features and creative shooting modes, you will always be looking for new situations to shoot in. Read more in our...

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...

No built-in image stabilization ; Menus can be overwhelming and make it difficult to find a setting until you learn where they are

The Panasonic Lumix GH4 is a powerful ILC that produces excellent quality still images and leads the way in video recording. Loaded with features and creative shooting modes, you will always be looking for new situations to shoot in. Read more in our

Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Panasonic 4K video solutions

 

In addition to offering a variety of business solutions, 4K promises to further advance the safe, secure lifestyles that Panasonic has pursued for people around the globe since its founding, and to bring life-changing improvements to the world's...

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4 digital camera makes it easy to capture and use 4K images. And now, it's possible to extract single frames from the videos taken with this 4K camera, for use as high-definition photos. For example, you can capture a bird...

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

Panasonic GH4 4K Hybrid Camera Review – Lumix DMC-GH4K

 

The Panasonic GH4 is the manufacturer's serious effort at improving the predominantly used for video GH3 and turning it into a truly powerful, respect worthy hybrid camera that can handle both 4K images and Video shooting needs. In this Panasonic has...

Fantastic 4K/UHD video recording ; Wonderful 49 point autofocus ; Excellent wireless connectivity features ; Tough, compact, weather resistant design ; Dual OLED displays in viewfinder and monitor ; Nicely sized Micro Four Thirds Sensor and lens mount...

16.05 megapixels might be too low ; Small MOS sensor

For professionals with both photo and video shooting needs, this is a superb compact hybrid camera. However, if your key focus is video, then you’re really getting your money’s worth with the GH4. Photographers will get plenty of value too but there...

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Panasonic Lumix GH4

 

Panasonic Lumix DMC GH4 hybrid system camera : Panasonic is proud to announce the Lumix DMC-GH4, our most advanced and high specification interchangeable lens camera, featuring newly engineered technology - including 4K video recording - to meet the...

Ready for adventure, the lightweight and compact Panasonic Lumix GH4 is weather-sealed, and suitable for every kind of shooting challenge. With a high resolution and highly responsive display, as well as an ergonomic design to enable intuitive use of...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is the world's first compact system camera to feature 4K video shooting. It can record video in the MOV, MP4, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD formats, with 4K recording in MOV/MP4 and Full HD video with ultra-high bitrate at 200...

Designed to appeal to both photographers and videographers, the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is a veritable tour-de-force, offering excellent stills and outstanding video quality in a small, compact package at a very attractive price. If you need one...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Panasonic GH4

 

Panasonic takes their flagship GH camera to the next level with the new Panasonic GH4. As one might expect, given the sneak-peek of its prototype shown at CES this year , the "4" in the name will surely come to represent "4K." The Panasonic GH4 is the...

Aug, 2014
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Panasonic GH4 Review

 

Excellent still image quality for its class; Fantastic, highly-detailed video quality; Superior video recording chops with 4K video (both Cinema 4K and Ultra HD); Responsive all-around performer with great AF performance and burst shooting; Rolling...

High ISO performance not as good as some APS-C models (IQ drops quickly past ISO 3200); Overall still image quality not significantly better than the GH3; Sluggish buffer clearing with RAW files; Rolling shutter noticeable on 4K video; Not as compact...

The Panasonic GH4 takes the impressive specs and performance of the GH3 and kicks them up a notch -- a big notch -- with faster burst shooting, quicker AF, and a host of other improvements, not to mention tons of new video features. With 4K video,...

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Panasonic 35mm f/1.8 LUMIX S Review

 

Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new large-aperture wide fixed focal length lens, the LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 (S-S35), as the fourth addition to the series of four F1.8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system standard. A total of four F1.8 fixed...

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