Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R vs. Leica SL Typ 601

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Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R and Leica SL Typ 601. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R vs. Leica SL Typ 601 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 9.34 cm 10.4 cm
Width 13.29 cm 14.7 cm
Depth 8.39 cm 3.9 cm
Weight 480 g 771 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy Milled aluminium
Enclosure Colour Black -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant Splashproof, dust-resistant
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Sensor Resolution 16.05 Megapixel -
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS CMOS
Total Pixels 17,200,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,050,000 pixels -
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 24 fps 24 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes -
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) -
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Image Processor - Leica Maestro II
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 49
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Face Recognition Yes
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.66"
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359,000 pixels 4,400,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 1.34x 0.8x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -4 to +2
Features Auto eye sensor -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
ISO (Max) 25600 -
Native ISO 200-12800 -
Extended ISO (Max) 25600 -
Extended ISO (Min) 100 -
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 50-50000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 -
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) -
Shutter Type Mechanical -
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps -
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/250sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) -
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Type 3" OLED display -
Touch Screen Yes -
Display Format 1,036,000 pixels -
Display Form Factor Rotating -
Display Features Display brightness control, Touch AF/AE -
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Camera Flash Pop-up flash -
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12 -
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction -
Red-Eye Reduction Yes -
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264, MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO -
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Memory Card Slot SD card Dual SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size - 128 GB
Image Storage JPEG 4608 x 3456
JPEG 4608 x 3072
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 3264 x 2448
JPEG 3264 x 2176
JPEG 2336 x 1752
JPEG 2336 x 1560
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
JPEG 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
JPEG 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
JPEG 3456 x 3456
JPEG 2448 x 2448
JPEG 1744 x 1744
JPEG 1712 x 1712
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Video Capture MOV - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
MOV - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 200Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 200Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 200Mbps
H.264 - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 200Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 200Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 200Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
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RAM Installed - 2 GB
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 500 shots -
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) HDMI, USB 3.0
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support -
Tripod Mount Connection Point - 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe, PC terminal
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
USB 3.0 (8 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7.5 frames per second, 40 frames per second 4 frames per second, 11 frames per second, 7 frames per second (8.4MP)
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, face detection, Full-time Live View, Wi-Fi Direct, unlimited 4K video recording, V-Log L recording Histogram display, no anti-aliasing filter
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH4R Leica SL Typ 601
Included Accessories Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable Carrying strap, cleaning cloth, battery charger, body cap, USB cable
Software Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 Premium Edition -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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