The tides of the camera industry shifted just a bit when the [**Panasonic Lumix GH3**]() hit the scene in 2012. While other DSLRs could shoot video, they usually offered less-than-ideal quality and control. The GH3 felt like the first true hybrid camera-as good at video as it was at stills.

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GH4 has been described as a 'hybrid' photo/video camera by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), which recently awarded it the top place in this category.

The Panasonic GH3 is widely regarded as a great compact system camera for shooting video, but its stills capability has been rather overlooked. Despite the fact that its headline specification is its ability to shoot 4K video, Panasonic is hoping that the GH4 will gain greater respect for its...

It's not always the case that the launch of a new CSC heralds a major technological advancement, and quite often it's a case of an incremental progression of the models that came before it.

4K video facility is unique; Tough and weatherprood design; Impressive AF speed

Control layout a touch over-complicated; Tracking AF performance a let-down

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3, the predecessor of the Lumix DMC-GH4, was a popular micro four thirds camera among videographers and bloggers in particular, thanks to its class-leading video-recording capabilities; it was even the camera of choice for AP's own videographer for some time.

Back in 2008 Panasonic released the world's first CSC, the LUMIX G1. Six years on, the Japanese-based manufacturer has demonstrated it's still driving the CSC market forward with its new flagship model, the GH4.

The GH4 is pitched as a professional-quality camera and, while it might not unseat the top-end DSLRs from Nikon and Canon in the hearts and hands of people who make their living from photography, it’s certainly the most enthusiast-friendly of Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds cameras thus far. Build quality is superb, autofocus is fast and accurate, still image quality is among the best that we’ve seen from a mirrorless camera and video quality? Well, we reckon that is the best we’ve seen from a mirrorless camera. It’s not cheap, and it’s not particularly compact, but if you’re looking for a versatile, hardy camera to accompany you on and document your travels through both stills and video, we can think of few better choices. READ MORE: The 10 best system cameras in the world right now

Good high ISO performance; Superb 4K video capture; Quick, accurate autofocus; Great viewfinder and screen; Tough, weatherproof body;

Large by mirrorless standards; Pricey;

Good high ISO performance; Superb 4K video capture; Quick, accurate autofocus; Great viewfinder and screen; Tough, weatherproof body;

Large by mirrorless standards; Pricey;

Panasonic GH4 review: the GH4 offers some incredible features, like 4k video recording, focus peaking, a hi-res EVF and a vari-angle touchscreen. Find out how it performs in our review video.

I could go on and on about how awesome this camera is, and how sick it is that's a true 'film/cine 4k DSLR/DSLM' with amazing qualities and what not, but all I'm gonna say is this. With the right lenses and the right adapters... this thing rivals even a 2k-4k RED!

24p And 24hz Modes; Easy To Use; Fast/accurate auto-focus; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; Large Clear LCD; Small / Compact; Truly Cinematic Look; Variable Frame Rates

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