Is the Panasonic GH4 WORTH IT in 2019?! 5 YEARS Later! 

You really can’t go wrong with any Panasonic’s cameras.

This guy is the realest!! He showed me that I can be myself when making videos and I don't have to please everybody! I wouldn't be where I am with my channel without knowing the everyday dad! Thanks

As soon as you said "Back to the video" I got an ad

Most of Panasonic cameras are really under-rated (and under-appreciated).. Their features, UI, and “fun to use” factors are well ahead of its time..

I've shot feature films that have not only won at festivals, but gotten distribution . The GH4 rocks.

Been looking for this video ThankZ for it!

You need more subs, u r so good, I feel like you don’t have enough. Keep working hard! 👍

Nice video man, the GH4 is definitely still a beast of a camera! 🎥🔥

EVERYBODY always says "oh, m43's are great except for low light". Do people shoot in the dark? I mean, seriously, is that a thing? The gh4/5/7/9 will all outperform any FF from 10 years ago, maybe even 5 years ago. Have all of us turned into underground mole people that only shoot in low/no light. When I use my Sigma f1.4/G85 @ISO 400 I almost always have to crank up the ND filter to keep from blowing everything out in even normal indoor light.

I love the picture quality on your GH5. I'm just starting out so I think the price is gonna make me start at GH4.

Great content as always! Great B-cam if you're in the Panasonic ecosystem.

What lens are you using on your gh4 while you film this? Great video!!! I think I'm gonna get a GH4 now, as I've had my eye on it for a while.

When I see you with your sunglasses on I want to hear you play "Surfing With The Alien" on your Ibanez. Joe Satriani look-alike!

EDD, Im glad you did this video. I purchased at GH4 (new, in-the-box from a 3rd party for $500) a few months ago as a B camera for my GH5 and have used it only once since because I’ve been learning the GH5. But I must say that the one time that I did use the GH4 I was pleasantly surprised with the simplicity of the menu, the lightness and agility of the camera and the bevy of lenses and accessories I had/have available to me since I own the GH5. I think the same “underappreciatedness” that has plagued the GH5 first plagued the GH4. But if you know how to leverage their better qualities (and they still have many compared to even some new-releases), an every day dude (tm) can really come out ahead and looking great.

I just got this for $250 today. Insane, it does DCI 4K videos, just like the GH6, GH6 can do 5.8K open gate though.I have the GH6, got it when it came out in 2022. Some cameras still can't do what the GH4 does today.

I just picked one up on eBay for less than $600 and thank you for reminding me I made a great decision.

I purchased the camera when it first came out. Shot some short films and other projects with it. I STILL use it today!

Yesterday I was thinking in buying this camera, thx

Amazing how old the GH4 is and what a groundbreaking camera it was when released. It was sold out for months.

Still filming with my GH4! Even tho I've been thinking about upgrading but I won't yet 💪🏼

Totally agree. Same goes for it's little brother, the G7. It still holds up well. What other cameras in it's price class put up a legit competition? Only recent ones, if that, and nothing back when it came out.

Awesome dude, thanks for doing with this video! If I have the G7, in your opinion, is it worth it to get a GH4 so I can output to something like a Ninja V? Don't know if there's enough of a benefit of that or if I should just stick with my G7. Thanks!

Such good content. Love that camera... lol.👍

you need more subs, also can you please do a video on the gopro hero 5 session

Dude thanks Its nos 2020 and this is really helpfull

Loved it, I saw a gh4+metabones+sigma setup that comes to 1500-1700$, what do you recommend for a less expensive setup using the gh4 to shoot head talks?

I filmed a majority of my music videos on a gh4 and one on a gh5 my most recent another on a g7, and my first large production was on a mark III. The Panasonic cams are the best GH5 is amazing . I’m going to be filming with a Red Cam scarlet W in few weeks. Hoping to finally be the upgrade I’ve been looking for!

Would this still be good for Photos or should i just stick to an Em10markii? I dont shoot video because i suck and I'm camera shy, so I would day i want a camera for 50/50.☺

Hello Gary, I bought a Lumix G9 because I watched your video (I love it) now I am looking for a Panasonic camera that has no recording limit for Live Stream, I was wondering between GH4 and G85, which one would you suggest? Your advise is greatly appreciated.

I got a gh4 for $550 AUD second hand and if you know tech pricing in australian it's generally around 50% more than the dollar value conversion would suggest. It was in GREAT condition. Nutty value

Plus xlr inputs (with phantom power and a great pre-amp), a complete vu meter and a full hdmi port. We've used it for years and it's been and continues to be incredible. The gh5 offers nothing we need that the gh4 doesn't provide.

so what camera do you use now? the one in your studio-home?

For recording motorsports, would this camera be good on a gimbal? Or would I lose focus of the car ahead or behind?

I still own and use the GH4, have shot 15 music videos, 8 short films, 5 corporate videos 2 weddings and was C camera on a feature documentary but now use the GH5 and 5D IV for full time govt work but I don’t like canon for video. Still love my GH4 for quick personal daylight work but going to get the BMPCC4K....when it arrives.

i think it would be nice to mention the integrated flash and v-log activation for colour grading work too..

Still using two GH4s as A and B cameras. They are awesome and have never given me a reason to upgrade

ive been using the gh4 for the past 3 years and only recently upgraded to the gh5 because someone stole it (got it back) anytime I get asked what camera to get i always suggest the gh4 . Gonna get it tatted on me later this year

This is excellent! Thank you :) I still aim to use it this year. If you have another camera that you'd recommend over this one (at this price point), please suggest it! I have big dreams to be a cinematographer :) This is how i'm starting - Best wishes to you and family, especially with Corona.. ;/

Planning on buying this, what is the music tho that you use almost every video, the first song :)

I had a GH3 seven years ago. For video, it was great. Record time is infinite, basically. Touch screen focus (simply tap the focus point on the screen with your finger) was nice, but I don't think it had face detection, which makes focusing a challenge when attempting to shoot vlogs when you're standing a few feet away from the camera. Sound quality of the onboard mic was surprisingly very good and smooth. Lenses that have image stabilization are very important to have for handheld work. And for stills? No thanks. The micro 4/3 format is too small. Image files are smaller - you can't blow them up much. Even cropped sensor cameras (like the Rebel) have better background focus (bokeh). That' is the main drawback of the MFT system. Less blur.

Pretty cool "old" tech. I got curious and quickly looked at lens pricing. Seems like m4/3 is a little less expensive when compared to full frame. Interesting!

I bought a GH4 when it first came out, with a lightening fast Nokton Voigtlander lens. But people didn't take the GH4 seriously. Probably because it's so small and is (a little too!) lightweight. It was assumed to be just another mirrorless toy. Many videographers had no idea the GH4 could shoot in 4K or the other great features it had/has. Ultimately, too many videographers were using Canons after so many years of Canons leading the market in DSLR-style video and Canon kit is also very expensive, so many videographers didn't even want to know what the GH4 could do as they didn't want to invest in MFT. Therefore, it never seemed to take off really. It doesn't surprise me that used GH4's don't sell, as it's the same situation today more or less. People also scoffed at the Voigtlander lens until it was apparent that it could still shoot clear images in low light with comparatively minimal gain while their low-light images had turned to snow. if forced into such a situation I'd rather obtain an image that's a bit soft but clear rather than a slightly sharper picture but infested with ugly high ISO noise. Looking forward to upgrading to the GH5 eventually.

would you be able to get 4k 60 with external recording?

September 2020, possibly a GH6 being released soon, and the GH4 is still an awesome camera, especially considering its low price, and brilliant ecosystem.

One thing with this camera however is I highly recommend a decent lens. It’s a ridiculously affordable body but if it’s not paired to a decent lens it will not give you the results you’d expect, trust me I used a cheap $120 sigma 18-55 F3.5-5.5. I only got this because I needed to shoot with it within a week and a descent lens or adapter for my current lenses wasn’t within budget, and the quality was not as I expected. But with my cinema lens (Vicon 16-100 F1.8) it works very well

I wish the GH4 had higher 4k rates for some slo-mo, but at least it has the flippy screen :) I am amazed at the video quality though, Panasonic has that part down.

Hi, do you by any chance still have the gh4 lens? I broke mine and I can’t afford a new lens at the moment

It holds up so well for a 5 year old camera. At the same time, unless you had a very specific reason, I'm not sure why any "average" person would want this over a G85, at about the same price.

Hi, Looking into a camera primarily for video production and livestreaming for my church. Can't quite reach the price of something like a GH5. in 2021 would you get a g85 gh4 g95 or something else? Thanks

A heck of a deal for the GH4! The big negative for me would be the lack of IBIS. For a couple hundred dollars more you could buy the GX9 that comes with the decent 12-60 mm kit lens. The GH4, however, is "splash proof" whereas the GX9 is not. Otherwise the GX9 would be superior in most ways. I like the range finder look of the GX9 but the larger grip on the GH4 would make it easier to hold. I am with you as a lover of Panasonic cameras! Lots of choices.

I have the gh4 and gh5. I still love the gh4 and cant sell it. I am still using it now and then.

The GH4 is a solid camera in daylight or lit interior settings. If you cant afford a GH5, but really want a good 4k camera with a headphone jack this is the only game in town.

H1N recorder for audio with wired lavalier microphone for the outdoor filming. Video shows the RODE mic on the hotshoe, but I am curious whether you actually used the audio from the H1N

What lights are you using inside? I am thinking of buying a used GH4 but I will be using it indoors with a window with Muslim curtains behind me so I do not know if that is considered low light but I know I will need extra lighting just not sure how much light.

What lens are you using for it?

Been using it since 2016 and just found out you can adjust manual focus from the screen! LOL!

i still charge good money for my work done on a GH4. Pushing the colors in post of course.

I have a GH4 that I use with a Leica 12-60 and an 8-18 lens. It takes good still photos, but I'm thinking about upgrading to a GH5, GH5s or Olympus OM-D E-M1 for their superior video capabilities.

Does it have 24fps at 1080p/4K?

Gh4 vs G85? Which would you choose?

Paying 5000 Norwegian krone (500$ ca) for it this week with 3 extra lenses..worth it?

I am thinking about getting one a B-cam since you can buy them 2nd hand for really cheap.

I'd say the GH4 is still worth it. Even in 2020. Just get it with a good constant F2.8 lens with OIS like the 12-35mm and you will get very, very decent results. It's internal processing and recording mode for 4K (100mbit - 4:2:0 - 8 bit) is a bit limited though compared to the newest kids in the block. But don't let that fool you. As long as you get the picture correct in-camera, the codec isn't going to be a limiting factor. Just don't use some super flat low contrast de-saturated picture profile that needs heavy post-processing. That just doesn't match with the codec since it wasn't designed for that. CineLike-V with a tiny bit lowered contrast, saturation and noise reduction gives very pleasing neutral images with good skintones. Also this camera has very decent audio pre-amps, amazing battery life (much better then GH5) and a flip-out touchscreen. I even got mine with unlimited recording time! (non-EU model) The only real drawback is that auto-focus in video mode. It's slow and unreliable (just like the GH5 and GH5S for that matter) I own two of these camera's and even in 2020 i find it hard to replace them. Other camera's either have worse audio pre-amps, sucky battery life or are still limited to 8 bit H264. Some even manage to combine all those drawbacks in one camera... Only the Fuji X-T4 comes very close, but for some reason it's 16-50 f2.8 is missing IOS. Luckely the X-T4 has IBIS, but I would rather have it in-lens because I've seen some weird image warping from IBIS. If the audio pre-amps on the X-T4 are at least on par with the GH4 (and definitely not an step back) I might finally say goodbye to the GH4's

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My question is, have you ditched the Z6 already for the GH5?

The reason why I bought the GH4 last year (2018) because it was my dream camera since 2014. Although, is it a relevant camera yet the value itself is decreasing.

It has amazing specs but its a m43 do thats why no one went crazy about that but imagine that in Full frame!

Sooooo, would you buy the GH$ or the M50 for Vlogging?

You forgot it can connect 4K SDI output from yagh , the GH5 & S can't have it.

Actually the G9 is more than a couple of hundred difference of the GH4. But if you got a gimbal for the GH4. The G9 is a better buy. But if used for say $400-$500 you are nuts not buying this camera. Also you have to use the previous XLR accessory, if you can still find it. It is big and bulky vs. The GH5 solution. Also it was way more expensive than the XLR option for the GH-5. So it depends on what and how you want it. Me? By the time I get the GH4 the way I want it, I might as well get the G9. Audio is never a biggie for me. Married in post. I think the IBIS is a big deal for me, and fixing the GH4 for that is not practical. The G85 is the other way but you lose the robustness and build of the GH and G family. Panasonic sure does know how to make our choice tough around here. A good thing too!

Still one of the best 4k cameras. PERIOD

Speaking of 2014 like it was stone age !

What about now? Gh4 or G9?

I just love how at home this guy is. I never used panasonic. I am stuck with nikon d3000 and it stopped working a year ago. 😥

Bought one last year

Does it do 4k 24fps?

can it record 4k in 8bit

Music?

im looking for a bit more cheap camera that have some aspects that panasonic gh4 have, ;-; i dont need 4k i just want an full hd that looks cool like gh4 and comes with a cable that can recharge while you use the camera @^@ and a big bonus would be not shutoff or stop after 10/12 min of recording a video

GH4 still a good camera!

Dad, i had same thougs, before you have. Can i know how did you steal my brain? Can i have something from your RU-vid payments? _Thanks_

I see one here (NL) for about 400 euros.. Tempting.

If someone has a gh4 I don't think it's worth it to replace for the gh5

Ahhhhhh... I just saw a demo GH4 on sale at BestBuy for 399 USD or 599 CAD. I think I'm going to get it after watching this video. It may be a good one for my channel.

It was my Christmas gift from my hahahahahaha 😍😍😍

Seriously? you go to the Vlogging test and it's all horribly over exposed - that just looks terrible, but I like the idea of a headphone socket :)

im still using a hacked gh1 in 2020

well,well 4k...you should mention 4k crop recording, its already micro3/4, its really tite it.

What about the GH4 vs the G85?

Why did 4 people dislike this video... losers....... nothing wrong with this video.

But so sad Panasonic leaving m43.

you like slash huh?

I’ve filmed every video on our channel with my trusty and beloved GH4 (but all our gimbal shots with the G7. I recently replaced the GH4 with a new Sony A7iii because I also do a lot of stills work...and I am already missing my GH4! The Sony creates an amazing stills image, but there are so many factors about the GH4 that I love, enough where I may pick up the GH5 or a G9 and sell theA7iii soon enough, unless I can quickly become comfortable with the Sony! Honestly I belabored long and hard over the decision to switch to the Sony, and it’s just not grabbing me the way my GH4 did IMMEDIATELY upon using it! Great vids btw, I appreciate what you do!

your like damien from smosh

WaitWaitWaitWaitWait My phone iphone shoots 4k 60 So why even buy a dslr or mirrorless camera when i have my phone.

Any camera give away 😭😭😭

G85 Better right now tbh

Musical?

Please do a video on the GH3 for us budget content creators😭😭💀

1st!