Panasonic Lumix GH6 vs Sony a7 IV Comparison 

On the GH6, the screen actually tilts up to another position beyond what you discovered. There are two detent positions... the lower one is what you found... then apply a little more pressure to click passed the detent and it goes to the second angle. I'd say the first angle is about 30° and the full tilt is about 45°

Hello there, a nice video just one thing, A7IV does not shoot 4k 120p, only until 60p and it crops to apsc!!!!

Nothing wrong with advancement in technology with the auto focus but to make it sound as though if you don't have the phase detection auto focus of the Sony you'll screw up every shot while working for a client is REALLY exaggerating things. Any expert/pro will tell you that manual focus is the way to shoot ANY important shot...because it's pretty much guaranteed. Nothing is going to shift. The only reason many people today are saying what you're saying, which is the opposite, is because they are depending on the auto focus. They really don't know how to film any other way. They haven't learned the craft. Have smart phones made people smarter? Hardly. Similarly, auto focus leafs people to ignore parts of the craft. They THINK they're good but let's be honest a monkey can have the same result with the focus. Loved the video though. Thanks.

I am a wedding filmmaker and have always been a Panasonic person. I respect everyone's point of view and all I can say is that there is no such thing as a perfect camera. At the end of the day, it comes down to people's preferences and tastes. If you are a Sony person and Sony meets your video and photo expectations, keep shooting with Sony and if you are a Panasonic person like me and if the camera meets your video and photo expectations, keep shooting with Panasonic. It's about getting comfortable and getting the job done, and if your Sony or Panasonic camera can give you what you're looking for, that's all you need. Both cameras are great and offer great image quality and photos. Each camera has its own unique way of delivering image quality and best of all, there are plenty of cameras to choose from and get the job done the way you want. One more time. There is no perfect camera, it's about what you like and what can meet your expectations.

GH6 is perfect for me. So user friendly. The autofocus works well for my needs

I bought the LUMIX GH6. I should get excellent video quality out of that. It’s cheap for the features it has. You’d have to spend at least $5,000 for a camera like that with Sony. I was going to go for the Sony but I always had heating issues with them. Plus it doesn’t come with a lens to work with in the box. I can always get lenses for the camera, for different situations, different shots, different work, as a fitness instructor that happens to also runs a RU-vid channel to make all of this happen, I want a lens that will shoot wide since I want the camera to capture the entire movements I’m doing.

Something is wrong with your GH6 or lens if you are having trouble with the CAF in photo mode. I get a 90% plus hit rate in sports or chasing my dog around. Continuous for video is another story. But for photos its hard to tell a difference in CAF between the GH6 or a Sony in the majority of settings.

While I appreciate the effort, you put out so much misinformation. I've written for major mags for decades. One great thing about that is having editors and proof-readers check your stuff. I get YTers don't always have that, but you can grab a friend who shoots Lumix and have them proof it before going live. When i write comparisons i make sure to really check up on the items I don't use and am less familiar with. So when you said that the Sony is a faster camera to use, i'm thinking, "Sure, he already said that is his system for years." That's not a balanced comparison. Nor are most of your conclusions given with little to no facts to justify your seemingly biased conclusions. This wasn't a comparison between two top cameras. It was a comparison between YOUR camera, and any other cam you don't know or use.

Whilst Sony has been in God mode with phase detect and eye auto focus we have all come to rely on auto focus in choosing a camera. However nobody should let the camera choose where to focus in any serious film making. The flip out screen has been on Canon camcorders as a tool for capturing and monitoring footage and it's here to stay so please get used to it. Mirrorless cameras now double for capturing videos and most manufacturers recognise that a flip out screen is more suited for filming as opposed to a tilted screen.

Interesting take on the GH6 photo specs. I’m not here to tell you that MFT can compete with full frame for dynamic range and light gathering BUT I disagree that the GH6 has poor photo features. Besides burst rate, one could argue that it has more photo features than the Sony.

Interesting critical comments here... :-) Was this video sponsored by sony?

You can also press the Shutter button to record! I shoot with a free hand !

Hi, I photographed while a Video production with a Lumix for press photos. The four video cam- men always focussed manual !!! I used focus manual and auto 50/50. And it worked fine.

I do not agree. Firstly, check AF settings according to the scene and it is fine. Maybe almost as good as sony. Secondly, use also manual Focus, you cannot rely 100% on any Camera. I mean before the gh6 I had the a7siii and now I would say they are competitive when it comes to af. And then have a Look in all the other features. Sorry, but that is an easy win for the gh6 in almost every Aspect. I use now the gh6 as Main cam, gh5 as Backup and a7siii as emergency Backup. I am a wedding videographer and mostly doing run n Gun shoots. The fact that I do not have to use a Gimbal at the gh6 makes it alone superior. If you then check the Image quality out of these small beast you will love it. Great colors, nice Details, everything so smooth. Sorry to say, but in my experience the gh6 offers me more than the a7siii and it costs half the price. I do not compare it with the a7iv since I don't think it can compete in any way except AF.

Dude, look at that difference in colour science, namely skin tones. My mind's made up. Get a GH6, use enough light as I would do anyway, and have a bit of patience. The quality's worth it! Perfect picture, so bright and clear. Wow! And with an M4/3. Amazing! The A7 just looks dull in comparison - Okay, now I get it. It's the lens. That lens is £1700! Yeah, don't think I'll be getting that one. But I do have the 25mm 1.7F prime I've been using with my G7 for the past 6 years and it will certainly do the job. I'll probably get the 12-60mm Leica with the camera as well. Leica looks impressive.

Great video - however... 6:35 I'm sure you know by now that in addition to the two red record buttons, the photo button is also a video record button. 7:59 you can save to both cards except in prores. 16:56 You are 100% correct! Only Sony autofocus is king for pictures. That said, I use to shoot (for-profit) with a completely manual SLR film camera. I know how to focus a camera. I've had this camera for a month & just took it on a cruise. I'm still downloading files. Timecode, remote focus & 4-channel audio is built into the camera. 4-channel audio allows me to radio lav-mic four people and record directly to the camera on four channels. 4-people! Bride, Groom, Priest & bride's mom. Remote focus enables my focus puller to job from an IPad. I'm a video shooter, we will see if I wasted my money. Yes, I wanted the Sony-A7IV but it was out of stock. Yes, my son uses a sony. However, the day I went to buy a Sony, a cinematographer for a national TV show I watch was at the store. I asked what was he shooting with and he was there to buy the GH6. I asked to see what was in his bag. He opened it and had a GH5 & two other full-frame Lumix cameras in it. I asked what he shoot the show with and he stated he use the Lumix series.

Interesting video, enjoyed the conparison. I agree that the DFD focus system is of course inferior to other systems like DPAF but it sounds like you just didn't set the autofocus correctly when using the camera. I have used it for months on paid and personal projects with a mix of AF and MF and our experiences are very different. I have missed a couple of shots due to AF but mostly because I didn't set it correctly for that situation. What auto focus settings were you using where the camera couldn't lock on to a person?

I agree about that record button on the gh6 lol. Such a small thing, but it’s so awkward. I’m loving mine so far. For what I do, it ticks all the boxes.

I am a bit confused, or did I miss something? But in your video wasn’t it the Sony camera that struggled with autofocusing and not the LUMIX??

GH6 - What is the best lens if budget is no issue if you want one lens for events?

Any streaking or red lazer of death above 60p that some are reporting?

I agree with your point that the autofocus on the GH6 should be better. But I have to push back on this, you can absolutely ask your client to reshoot a scene if you didn't nail it. It happens all the time, and the clients/talent will understand. lol Did you shoot this video in one take?

Well thanks for the vid and effort..body price difference is huge..about €1000 so price is also relevant..

Hey bro do u get hiss in your audio and alot of noise in vlog footage even at low iso

13:56 Spot the Panasonic pulsing when looking down at the camera. I owned a GH5 and I could’ve been perfect if not for the terrible autofocus and pulsing. Trying to film planes and moving vehicles was a massive chore. Sony cameras are years ahead in this respect

Before you make a movie you should study the camera!

Incredibly well done review!

For the GH6 can you recommend the best lens that is suitable for event videography if budget is no issue?

I hope Panasonic will come out with a GH6 II with PDAF. That will kill it even if more expensive. Another factor where Pana is much better than the sony is rolling shutter. Ibis also much much better than sony. The high resolution mode is also great for 100MP shots. Sony has a larger sensor and that means much better behavior in low light. 33MP is great. But the lack of 120P is also a bummer. As i said waiting that Pana comes with the PDAF version . This will make this camera again king of the hill.

Great insight. So for Weddings I should expect to do manual focusing with the GH6 in your opinion?

Hi, thanks, to share your interesting video. I use Lumix GH6 and I make videos in 4K, (ALL-I 600Mbps), 10bit, 4:2:2, 50p. The GH6 Manual give 3 options but I don't know what is better for me. Could you tell me which of 3 Luminance options I have to choose for my GH6? Thanks fot your precious info.

Use manual FOCUS And stop using face and eye focusing and tracking. Use the whole area for auto FOCUS.

Thanks for sharing the comparison!

You're probably the only RU-vidr who recommends using autofocus and relies on it while others state that in a client work they use manual focus because they want full control over the camera. Nonetheless video is great. I think in mft vs full frame battle, mft will lose eventually but nice comparison.

Sony a7 iv vs lumix gh6 ?

You don't like the flip out screen? Try shooting with the Xh2s with fan attached XD

GH6 better colour , records to external SSD and cheaper CFexpress

Thank you, great video!

What movie camera uses autofocus?

Hey man Great video! I have a great camera shortcut set up for the GH6. let me know if you want to try it. It brings up the value for sure. I think most people that do not use lumix cameras aren’t aware of some great ways to map out this camera for video work. This set up in my opinion makes the shooting experience amazing!

It’s amusing how ALL the comments on here are from Panny fanboys defending the GH6. I live panny but dumping my gh5 for the A7iv was a great decision . I don’t miss the small sensor with the horrible autofocus. But that’s because I needed it for run & gun use . However the codecs and other features of the GH6 are awesome, I’ll wait for them to put those features in a larger sensor camera. Maybe an S2h or whatever but with only contrast detect autofocus I still see panny lacking :-( .

it actually tils more push harder its in 2 sections

the video content from the a74 was just better as well as the audio. really no comparison the sensor is 4x the size and it shows.

feels like u r reading a script// A7IV does not shoot 4k 120p, only until 60p and it crops to apsc! lol check ur facts...

Who makes professional video with autofocus ? You missing an important point, the price is not the same. The A7IV is 500$ more expensive. And the lens are more expensive. The choice on micro four third lenses is huge and the best for the money.

Gh6 with open gate raw video with atomos is the pro bomb

Great video. It has helped me greatly to decide… I wonder where can I buy a readymade rig similar to the one you have for a7iv?

I really don't think the Sony A7-IV is as good as I thought it would be for noise at high ISO with stills. The Lumix S5 II seems to be much better. See a comparison here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z5XkGblUYGI.html The GH6 has a great 100 MP mode hand held. Does the Sony A7 IV do that? Not sure what you are referring to to when you diss the GH6 for stills? Mine is truly excellent in both stills and video. I think the differences on stills would be very slight and mainly in extreme conditions. At the current $1600 price tag I don't know how you could match its features on any other camera.

Sou talk about 4k 120 the gh6 can do and the sony cant like it was nothing. For many people 60 is not slow enough. You also did not talk about the 1.5 apsc crop the sony has in 4k 60 so a 50 mm will not be a 50mm with the sony but a 75. gh6 has no crop its always what mft is.

“B-CAM”… 🙈

I use the AF single mode on my GH5 and GH5S all the time, and every time it's very precise and fast. The GH6 is only improved. With all due respect, in your review it seems user error and/or ineptitude notwithstanding your years of photography.

Thanks sir for the great effort which you put in. Don't be disappointed with attack of others, they may not agree with you before they are owning Panasonic which they bought with a lot of Dollars. Sony alpha 7iv is the way to go, forget about unnecessary high-resolution. Yes of course, we were using manual focus past in the days but everything has changed now, Sony camera is precisely and work with the mind of it's shooters Lighting it's mostly important both on video and photo, which is indespsable in imaging.

Thanks for your thoughts. Using the Sony A7R3 for work they do produce lovely images. However can't help wondering if you exposed your image correctly here? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bSACkkGFg_8.html Its clear you've got alot of Sony camera experience. But not sure if you got to grips with the GH6?

You really -really- need to switch to Nikon since you don’t know how to shoot manual and you struggle on auto. Nikon will do all the thinking for you.

gh6 is poor's man high end camera that does video. but if you're really digging video for career get a dedicated video camera.

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