Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4

by Ching-Wan Yip

Last Updated: July 9, 2014 2:37 PM

First published: Jun 11, 2014

announced: 2014/02/07 - http://au.panasonic.com.au/news+and+views/news/2014/february/panasonic+unveils+lumix+dmc+gh4+with+world+first+4k+video+recording+capability

$1699.99

• http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-GH4KBODY
• http://panasonic.jp/dc/gh4/
  

Good

• 100Mbps IPB 4096x2160 (Cinema 24p), QFHD 3840x2160 (30p/24p) MP4 AAC, MP4 (LPCM - Linear Pulse Code Modulation), MOV
• 200Mbps All-Intra FHD
• Level Gauge
• WiFi
• ISO/IEC 18092, NFC-F (Passive Mode)

Bad

• ordering is no fun http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3451753
• 29 min 59 sec recording limit on FHD
• hard to push video record button
• Adobe Photoshop RAW 6.9 RC (2014/06/03) only has preliminary support of .RW2, need Ps CC 2014. Corel PaintShop Pro X6 doesn't support it, can open, but color is off.
• monitor sometimes go crazy, flashing or rainbow

Specification

no system chart in US

maximum ISO 25600

Test system

H-FS14140S LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.

Test images

x-rite colorchecker color rendition card - http://www.xrite.com/ - click for original

DKC-PRO Digital Kolor Card Pro 5x7- http://www.dgkcolortools.com/ - click for original

Test videos

3840 30p - indoor 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zA0RkJnzWY, indoor 2 http://youtu.be/AtCa9QiJYys

4096 24p - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuvJ87X5XNM

1920 60p - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAPE_k2etRc

Reviews

• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gh4/panasonic-gh4A.HTM
• http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/panasonic_gh4_report.shtml
• http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_GH4/
• http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/128532-panasonic-lumix-gh4-review
• http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_gh4_review/
• http://nofilmschool.com/2014/02/4k-panasonic-gh4-uhd-30fps-24fps-price-cost/
• http://cameras.reviewed.com/content/panasonic-lumix-gh4-digital-camera-review
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-gh4-full-review-24555
• http://www.eoshd.com/content/12771/panasonic-gh4-review
• http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-lumix-gh4_Digital-Camera_review
• http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/panasonic-gh4-1218311/review
• http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/compactsystemcameras/129485/1/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gh4-review
• http://www.stuff.tv/panasonic/panasonic-lumix-gh4/review
• http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactsystemcameras/129788/1/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gh4.html
• http://philipbloom.net/2014/05/12/gh4/
• http://www.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/slrs/panasonic_dmcgh4
• http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/02/07/panasonic-announces-lumix-dmc-gh4-with-4k-video-support
• http://www.engadget.com/products/panasonic/lumix/gh4/
• http://gizmodo.com/panasonics-lumix-gh4-packs-4k-video-into-a-sweet-mirr-1516706450
• http://www.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/slrs/panasonic_dmcgh4
• http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digital-cameras/1308499/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gh4 (need answer survey to read?)

Accessories

JP version has more http://panasonic.jp/dc/gh4/lens_accessory.html

H-F007014 Lumix G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. Lens $1019.96
H-FS12032K LUMIX G Vario 12-32mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Lens $349.95
H-FS014042 LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm Lens $169.96
H-FS014045 Lumix G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. Lens $280.46
H-FS14140K LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. $594.99 (B&H $629.99, amazon $699.99 2-4 weeks)
H-FS14140S LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. $594.99 (B&H $629.99)
H-FS045200 Lumix G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. Lens $280.46
H-FS100300 Lumix G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. Lens $599.95

H-VS014140 Lumix G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. Lens $424.96

H-F008 Lumix G FISHEYE 8mm / F3.5 Lens $679.96
H-H014 Lumix G 14mm / F2.5 ASPH. Lens $339.96
H-H020AK Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH. Lens BLACK $349.99
H-H020AS Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH. Lens SILVER $349.99

H-HS12035 LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH Lens $999.99
H-HS35100 LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 ASPH. Lens $1499.99
H-PS14042S LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. Lens $339.96
H-PS45175K LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Lens $382.46 (B&H $328)

H-ES045 Lumix G Micro 4/3 LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. Lens $899.95
H-X025 Lumix G Micro 4/3 LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH. Lens $629.99

H-NS043 LUMIX G LEICA DG NOCTICORON 42.5mm / F1.2 Lens $1,599.99

L-X025 Full 4/3 DSLR 25mm Lens $1,019.96
L-ES014050 4/3 DSLR 14-50mm Lens $1,104.96

DMW-MA1 Lumix G 4/3 DSLR Mount Adapter $144.46
DMW-MA2M Lens Mount Adapter for Leica M Four Third Lens M Mount Adaptor G S $212.46
DMW-MA3R Lens Mount Adapter for Leica R $212.46

H-FT012 Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 3D Lens
H-H020 Lumix G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH Lens
H-PS14042K LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. Lens
H-PS45175S LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Lens

H-FS45150K LUMIX G VARIO 45-150 mm H-FS45150 Lens For G Series Cameras
L-RS014050 Full 4/3 DSLR LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm, F3.8-5.6 Lens
L-RS014150 Full 4/3 DSLR 14-150mm Lens

DMW-LND37 ND Filter
DMW-LND46 ND Filter
DMW-LND52 ND Filter
DMW-LND55 ND Filter
DMW-LNDH55 ND Filter, 55mm
DMW-LND58 ND Filter
DMW-LND62 62MM Filter
DMW-LND69 ND Filter
DMW-LND72 72mm Neutral Density Filter for G Series Lenses - Leica 14-50mm F2.8, Leica 14-150mm
DMW-LPL37 PL Filter
DMW-LPLA37 PL Filter
DMW-LPL46 PL Filter $107.96
DMW-LPL52 PL Filter
DMW-LPL55 PL Filter, 55mm
DMW-LPL58 PL Filter
DMW-LPL62 62mm PL Filter
DMW-LPL67 PL Filter, 67mm
DMW-LPL72 72mm PL Filter
DMW-LMCH37 MC Protector
DMW-LMC46 MC Protector
DMW-LMC52 MC Protector
DMW-LMC55 MC Protector
DMW-LMCH55 MC Protector, 55mm
DMW-LMC72 MC Protector
DMW-LMCH58 Filter MC Protector
DMW-LMCH62 MC Protector
DMW-LMCH67 MC Protector
DMW-LMCH72 MC Protector

DMW-BLF19 Battery $79.95
DMW-BGGH3 Battery Grip $269.96
DMW-BTC10 Battery Charger
DMW-AC10 Panasonic LUMIX AC Adapter
DMW-DCC12 DC Coupler
DMW-YAGH Panasonic LUMIX YAGH Interface Unit: Pro Audio Video Interface for LUMIX GH4 $1999.99
VW-LED1 LED Video Light
RP-SDUC64GAK Panasonic SDUC64 GOLD SERIES: ULTRA HIGH SPEED CLASS 3 SD $139.99
RP-SDUC32GAK Panasonic SDUC32 GOLD SERIES: ULTRA HIGH SPEED CLASS 3 SD CARD / CLASS 10 $69.99
RP-SDUC16GAK Panasonic SDUC16 GOLD SERIES: ULTRA HIGH SPEED CLASS 3 SD CARD / CLASS 10 $39.99
DMW-ZL1 Zoom Lever
DMW-FL220 External Flash $143.96
DMW-FL360L Wireless Flash $254.96
DMW-FL360 External Flash GN36 $254.96
DMW-FL500 External Flash GN50 $539.96
DMW-MS2 Gun & Stereo Mic $297.46
DMW-RSL1 Wired Remote $71.96
DMW-AVC1 AV Cable
DMW-FL580 Panasonic LUMIX FL580L Flash: Hybrid Flash System with Built-in Video LED

DMC-GH4-YAGH Panasonic LUMIX GH4: Pro Photo Performance with a 4K Cinematic Experience $3299.99