Panasonic DMC-GH4

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 + H-HS12035E Lens

  DMC-GH4AGC-K Discontinued

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 + DMW-YAGH Interface Unit

  DMC-GH4 Discontinued

DMC-GH4: Overview
Photos to Impress, 4K Videos to Inspire
Panasonic DMC-GH4 new Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine team up to reduce noise while raising resolution and improving color reproduction. Innovative DFD technology increases the speed of Contrast AF. As the world's first* DSLM camera to record 4K videos, it truly meets the needs of professionals.

Highlights:
- Superb Picture Quality for lifelike pictures
The DMC-GH4image processor Venus Engine is newly developed with new quad-core CPU that enables high speed signal processing. Combination of new Digital Live MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine dramatically improves sensitivity (max.ISO25600), gradation performance, resolution and color reproduction to achieve even higher picture quality. Yet its image description is natural - that is what LUMIX aspires for.
 
Video Creation to meet Pro Quality
- The new DMC-GH4 further evolves to meet professional quality and standard with the capability of 4K(Cinema 4K: 4096x2160 / 24 fps and QFHD 4K: 3840x2160 / up to 30 fps) video recording in MOV/MP4 or ultra high bitrate video recording at 200 Mbps (ALL-Intra) or 100 Mbps (IPB) without recording time limit. *1 *2 In addition, a variety of practical functions required for professional video recording are newly integrated.

*1 Motion image can be recorded up to 29 min 59 sec depending on the recording format and the camera's sales area.
*2 Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode over 100 Mbps.

- Superb Mobility & High Speed Response
Superb mobility and high speed response come equipped with DMC-GH4. The high-precision Contrast AF now integrates DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology to achieve ultra high speed AF of approx.0.07 sec*.The burst shooting power is also boosted to12 fps(AFS). Both 2,359K-dot LVF (Live View Finder) and 1,036K-dot rear monitor adopt OLED to minimize time lag while enhancing the resolution.

- Reliable Durability
To be tough enough to withstand even heavy field use, the main structure of the DMC-GH4 is composed of magnesium alloy full diecast front / rear frame. It also features splash / dustproof construction thanks to the sealing on every joint, dial, and button. The shutter unit is also redesigned to be even more durable for approx. 200,000 times release*.*Panasonic in-house examination

- Expandability for Flexible Usage
To offer more flexible usage, the DMC-GH4 even incorporates Wi-Fi® with NFC Technology or in-camera RAW development capability. It also complies with External Flash (DMW-FL580L), Stereo/Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2) or Battery Grip (DMW-BGGH3) to support professional photography/videography. The expansive flexibility of DMC-GH4 goes far beyond the limit of conventional Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera.

Features

Picture Quality
- New 16.05MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
The new 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor achieves high quality, high sensitivity image recording with its quick response. Approx.50% higher speed signal readout suppresses rolling shutter effect when using electronic shutter or recording video. Taking full advantage of the Live MOS Sensor, gradation range is expanded by max.1/3 step at low ISO end. Plus, superior noise reduction allows max.60 min long exposure.

- Advanced Image Processor Venus Engine
The image processor Venus Engine is also newly developed dramatically boosting its performance with quad-core CPU that enables high speed signal processing required for rich video recording such as 4K. Integrating superior noise reduction systems, DMC-GH4 enables shooting at max.ISO25600. Sensitivity, gradation performance, resolution and color reproduction are dramatically improved to achieve even higher picture quality.

- Focus Peaking
Focus Peaking function shows the peak of focus in MF and AF+MF mode. Users can see the peaking of focus while monitoring the subject in live view. It is also available in remote photo / video shooting with smartphone / tablet via Wi-Fi®.

- Highlight / Shadow Control
Highlight and shadow can be separately adjusted with the front/rear dial. 3 patterns of settings can be customized in addition to 3 preset patterns.

- RAW Data Development in Camera

The DMC-GH4 is capable of developing RAW image in camera. In addition to the color space setting (sRGB / AdobeRGB), the parameter of white balance, exposure compensation, contrast, highlight / shadow, saturation, noise reduction, sharpness or hue can be flexibly adjusted while LUMIX' s Photo Style, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Resolution can also be applied.

- Photo Style
You can choose color / texture type for photo / video from Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait. Contrast, sharpness, noise reduction, saturation and hue parameter for each mode can be adjusted and memorized in camera

- Electronic Shutter and Silent mode
The DMC-GH4 offers practical electronic shutter. The high-speed signal readout achived by Live MOS Sensor minimizes rolling shutter effect. The Silent mode switches shutter from mechanical to electronic and turns all sound (AF, operation) off while suppressing emission of AF assist lamp and flash with just a single setting for special shooting occasions.

Video Shooting Performance
- World's first 4K*1 Recording
One of the most prominent features of GH4 is unlimited*2 4K video recording (Cinema 4K: 4096x2160 / 24 fps and QFHD 4K: 3840x2160 / up to 30 fps) in MOV/MP4*3.
*1 For a DSLM as of Feb 7, 2014.
*2 Motion image can be recorded up to 29 min 59 sec depending on the recording format and the camera's sales area.
*3 Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode over 100 Mbps.

- Selectable System Frequency 
For the global business of professional users, the system frequency can be flexibly selected from 59.94Hz (23.98Hz) / 50.00Hz / 24.00Hz.

- Versatile Video Recording Formats
The DMC-GH4 is also capable of ultra high bitrate video recording at 200 Mbps (ALL-Intra) or 100 Mbps (IPB), which has no recording time limit*1 *2. You can freely choose the format from MOV, MP4, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD at a variety of frame rates according to the usage. In MP4 / MOV, high quality sound in LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) is recordable.*1 Motion image can be recorded up to 29 min 59 sec depending on the recording format and the camera's sales area. *2 Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode over 100 Mbps.

- Real-Time Output Via HDMI
The DMC-GH4 is also capable of real-time image output (4:2:2 / 8 bit or 4:2:2 / 10 bit) to the external monitor via an optional micro HDMI cable*. It is suitable for the professional video making that requires serious monitoring of the imageries. Users can choose to output only the recording content or the content with the setting menus individually depending on a display.

When using 4:2:2/10-bit output, simultaneous video recording on SDXC/SDHC Memory Card in the camera is not possible.
When using 4:2:2 / 8-bit output, video is recorded in 4:2:0 / 8-bit on SDXC/SDHC Memory Card in the camera.
 
- VFR (Variable Frame Rate)
The VFR (Variable Frame Rate) enables recording video with slow/fast motion such as 96 fps / 4x*, all in Full-HD. See specifications for more effect options.

- Time Lapse Shot / Stop Motion Animation
Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation are available for stationary observation for subjects or for producing a stop motion (stop frame) video with sequential pictures. Both can be produced in camera without needing postproduction process.

Professional Video Functions
- Zebra Pattern
It indicates overexposed area before / during shooting and the pattern can be output to the external monitor, too

- Master Pedastal
It allows adjustment of the brightness balance ±15 steps based on the color of black.
 
- Cinelike Gamma
"CINELIKE D" and "CINELIKE V" are newly available for expressive tone like a cinema.

- Synchro Scan
It is practical for suppressing flicker over the TV / PC monitor or fluorescent lights.

- Center Marker
By displaying it at the center of the viewing angle, center marker works as guide mark for video image composition.
 
- Color Bars & 1KHz Test Tone
Color Bars (SMPTE / EBU / ARIB Standard) can be the benchmark to fix the color or brightness. 1KHz Test Tone can be the bench mark to fix the sound volume.
 
- Time Code
SMPTE-compliant Time Code either in Rec Run or Free Run count-up methods makes it easy to synchronize the multiple video footage or sound source in the post production workflow

Mobility and Response
- Dual OLED Displays - LVF & Monitor
The DMC-GH4 boasts newly developed high-precision, high-speed dual OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays for 2,359K-dot LVF (Live View Finder) of approx.1.34x / 0.67x* and 3.0-inch 1,036K-dot free-angle rear monitor. They achieve high speed response with minimum time lag while enhancing the resolution. Notably, the OLED for the LVF boasts 10,000:1 high contrast for superior color reproduction. *35mm camera equiv.

- Contrast AF with DFD Technology
The Contrast AF system is advanced with the DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology which even shortens the time to focus. It figures out the distance to the subject by evaluating 2 images with different depth of field while consulting the data of optical characteristics by using lens in a moment. As a result, ultra high speed AF of approx.0.07 sec* is achieved. This improvement benefits more as focusing distance increases.*In AFS, with H-FS14140 or H-HS12035

- High Speed Burst Shooting
The DMC-GH4 boasts high speed burst shooting at 12 fps(AFS) with the maximum recordable images of up to approx. 40 (including RAW) / approx. 100 (excluding RAW) and 7 fps (AFC) to capture fast moving subject just in-focus. Together with the quick start-up and short release time lag, the DMC-GH4 never lets you miss fleeting shooting opportunities.

- 49-Area AF
Focus point is increased from 23 (DMC-GH3) to 49 points for more flexible composition.

- Custom Multi AF
Custom Multi mode in which you can freely select the blocks to focus out of the 49 focusing area.

- New Face / Eye Detection AF
In addition to the conventional Face Recognition AF, the DMC-GH4 newly incorporates Face / Eye Detection AF which automatically sets focus right on the face or eye in face.

- Seamless Magnification of 1-Area Focus Point
Now the 1-area AF area can be seamlessly magnified not only in manual focus but also in auto focus mode.