| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 16.05 MP | 20.33 MP |
| Sensor Type | MOS | MOS |
| Display Type | OLED | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.1 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| general |
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC GH4A 16.05MP DSLR Camera | Lumix DC GH5GA 20.33MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | Lumix DMC GH4A | Lumix DC GH5GA |
| Model Number | DMC GH4A | DC GH5GA |
| Series | Lumix | Lumix |
| Color | Black | Black |
| SLR Variant | Body With 12-35Mm Lens | - |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 16.05 MP | 20.33 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 132.9 x 93.4 x 83.9 mm | 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm |
| Weight | 560 GM | 725 GM |
| Temperature | 32 to 104 | 0 to 40 |
| Accessory Shoe | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Face Detection | - | Yes |
| Wide Angle | - | Yes |
| Maximum Burst | - | Yes |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | MOS | MOS |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | 17.3 x 13.0 mm |
| Maximum ISO | 25600 ISO | 12800 ISO |
| Maximum FPS | 96 | 180 |
| Sensor Technology | Live MOS Sensor | Live MOS Sensor |
| lens features |
| Lens Type | LUMIX G X VARIO | - |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 9 groups 4 aspherical lenses , 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens | - |
| Focal Length | f=12-35mm 35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm | - |
| Digital Zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Aperture Range | F2.8 - F22 | 1 EV |
| Color Filter | Primary color filter | Primary color filter |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | Yes |
| View Finder Type | OLED Live View Finder 2,359K dots | OLED Live View Finder 3,680k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.34x / 0.67x 35mm camera equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity -1.0 m-1 | Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x 35mm camera equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity -1.0 m-1 |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | -4.0 - +4.0 dpt | -4.0 - +3.0 dpt |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | AFS Single / AFF Flexible / AFC Continuous / MF | AFS Single / AFF Flexible / AFC Continuous / MF |
| Focus Range | EV -4 - 18 ISO100 equivalent | EV -4 - 18 ISO100 equivalent |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Metering Modes | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| White Balancing | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting | AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Spot Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step | 1/3 EV step |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane shutter | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Still image Bulb Max. 60 minutes, 1/8,000 - 60 | Still image Bulb Max. 30 minutes, 1/8,000 - 60 |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | - | Approx. 150 min |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes | - |
| Flash Modes | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. |
| Flash Compensation | - | 1/3EV step 3EV |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG DCF, Exif 2.3, RAW, MPO When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard | JPEG DCF, Exif 2.31, RAW |
| Aspect Ratio | 43, 32, 169, 11 | 43, 32, 169, 11 |
| Gross Pixel | 17.20 MP | 21.77 MP |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Image Sizing | [43] 4608x3456L / 3264x2448M / 2336x1752S / 1824x1368 with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard | 5184x3888L / 3712x2784M / 2624x1968S / 4992x37446K PHOTO / 3328x24964K PHOTO |
| Still Image Size | 4608x3456 | 3504x2336 |
| Live View Shooting | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Resolution | - | 4992 x 3744 |
| HDR Support | - | Yes |
| display features |
| Display Type | OLED | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.1 inch |
| Display Resolution | Approx. 1036K dots | Approx. 1,620k dots |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Display | OLED | TFT LCD |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 1036K dots | Approx 1620k dots |
| Other Display Features | Brightness 7 levels, Contrast and Saturation 7 levels, Red-Green 11 levels, Blue-Yellow 11 levels | - |
| connectivity features |
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | - | No |
| Wireless Connectivity | - | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac * 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries. |
| storage and power features |
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | - |
| Card Type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards |
| Power Requirement | 7.2V | 7.2V |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 530 images with H-HS12035 | Approx. 410 images rear monitor, 400 images LVF, 1,000 images Power Save LVF mode* with H-FS12060 |
| Power Supply | - | 14W |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind-cut OFF / Standard / High | Stereo |
| Speaker | Monaural | Monaural |
| Audio Features | Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch | - |
| Video Format | MOV Audio format LPCM, MP4 Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch, AVCHD Audio format Dolby Digital 2ch | MP4, H.265, HEVC |
| Frame Rates in Video Modes | 2fps, 15fps, 26fps, 28fps, 30fps, 32fps, 34fps, 45fps, 60fps, 75fps, 90fps, 96fps | 59.94fps |
| Video Resolution | - | 4096x2160 |
| Video Quality | - | Full HD |
| Looping Video | - | Yes in 6K*7/4K Burst S/S mode |
| modes and functions features |
| HD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Silent Shooting | Yes | - |
| Delete Function | - | Yes |