Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

							Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are 
contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/Body
Model No. DMC-GH4
VQT5H68
F0314WT0
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If you have any questions, visit: 
USA : www.panasonic.com/support
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until 
2014/06/19
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera 
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GH4
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GH4
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.
2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.3Press 3/
4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (
i and j ) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Wa rnin g
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined 
space. Ensure this u nit is well ven tilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to 
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger.
•Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor 
or AC cord set.
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•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D – Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).•Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Cautions for Use
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•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
•Always use the supplied cords and cables.•Do not extend the cords or the cables.•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or 
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European 
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................. 2• Cautions for Use .............................. 6
Preparation
Care of this Camera ............................ 10
Standard Accessories ........................ 11
Names and Functions of Components ....... 12About the Lens ................................... 14
Cards Compatible with this unit ........ 15
Preparation .......................................... 16• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......... 16
• Charging the Battery ...................... 16
• Inserting/Removing the Battery......17
• Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ....................................... 17
• Changing the Lens .........................18
• Opening the Monitor ...................... 18
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....... 19
• Diopter adjustment .........................19
Basic Operations ................................20 • Tips for taking good pictures ..........20
• Zoom operations ............................ 20
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) ..... 21
• Motion picture button 
(Recording motion pictures) ..........21
• Mode dial  (Selecting a Recording Mode) ....... 22
• Rear Dial/Front Dial ....................... 23
• Control Dial ....................................23
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ..... 23• [DISP.] button (Switching the  displayed information) ................... 24
• [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/
Viewfinder) ........................................ 25
• Touch panel (Touch operations) ..... 26
Optical Image Stabilizer .....................27
Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) ....................... 27
Setting menu items ............................ 28
Configuring basic settings of 
this unit (Setup Menu) ........................ 29
• Formatting the card (initialization) ..... 29• Restoring the default settings ([Reset]).... 29• Conserving the battery life  ([Economy]) ................................... 29
Easy Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)....... 30 • Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ................ 31
• Combining pictures into a single picture  with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ................. 32
• Taking a picture with a blurred 
background (Defocus Control) ...... 32
• Recording images by changing the 
brightness or color tone ................ 32
Taking Pictures with different image 
effects (Creative Control Mode) ........ 33
Taking Pictures Using the Touch 
Function .............................................. 34 • Taking pictures using the Touch 
Shutter function ............................. 34
• Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) ........35
Recording
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus...... 36 • Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) ............................. 36
• Selecting the Auto Focus Mode .... 37
• Setting up position of the AF area/ changing size of the AF area ........ 38
• Setting the AF area position with  the Touch Pad ............................... 39
Taking Pictures with 
Manual Focus ..................................... 40
Select a Drive Mode ........................... 41
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ... 41
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 42
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .......... 42
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set 
Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) ............ 43
Creating Stop Motion Pictures 
([Stop Motion Animation]) ................. 45
Setting the Picture Quality and Size ........ 47• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ....... 47•  Setting the number of pixels ......... 47
• Setting the compression rate of  pictures ([Quality]) ......................... 48
Setting the Light Sensitivity .............. 49
Adjusting the White Balance ............ 50
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Program AE Mode) ............ 51
Taking Pictures by Specifying the 
Aperture/Shutter Speed ..................... 52 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode ............ 52
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode............... 52
• Manual Exposure Mode ................ 52
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and 
Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ..... 53
Compensating the Exposure ............ 54
Selecting the Method for Measuring 
Brightness ([Metering Mode]) ........... 54
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure 
(AF/AE Lock) ...................................... 55
Disabling Operational Sounds and the 
Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode]) ..... 56
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Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound 
([Electronic Shutter]) ................................. 56
Taking pictures by using the flash ... 57• Changing Flash Mode ................... 57
Motion Picture
Recording Motion Picture ................. 58• Recording motion pictures in 4K ... 59
• Setting the format, size and 
recording frame rate ...................... 59
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) ......62
Recording motion pictures with 
manually set aperture value/shutter 
speed (Creative Video Mode) ............ 62
• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording..... 63
Using Advanced Settings and Recording 
Functions for Motion Pictures .................. 64
• [Luminance Level] ......................... 64
• Checking areas that may be white 
saturated ([Zebra Pattern]) ............ 64
• Recording while monitoring camera  images........................................... 65
• Reducing flickering and horizontal  stripes on images 
([Synchro Scan]) ........................... 66
• Recording in Slow or Fast Motion  ([Variable Frame Rate]) ................. 66
• Changing the system frequency .... 67
Playback/Editing
Playing Back Pictures........................ 68
Playing Back Motion Pictures ........... 68
Switching the Playback Method ....... 69 • Using the Playback Zoom ............. 69
• Displaying multiple screens 
(Multi Playback)............................. 69
• Displaying Pictures by Recording  Date (Calendar Playback) ............. 69
Deleting Pictures ................................ 70
Using the [Playback] Menu ............... 71 • [RAW Processing] ......................... 71
• [Video Divide] ................................ 72
Wi-Fi/NFC
Wi-FiR function/NFC function ........... 73
What you can do with the Wi-Fi 
function ............................................... 75
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ..... 76• Installing the smartphone/tablet app 
“ Image App ” .................................. 76
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...... 76• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ............... 80
• Playing back images in the camera...... 80
• Saving images stored in the camera .... 80
• Sending images in the camera to an SNS .................................................. 81
• Adding location information to  images stored in the camera from 
a smartphone/tablet ....................... 82
Setting up a connection to a PC via a 
wireless access point......................... 83
Customization
Change the Quick Menu to your 
preferred item ..................................... 85
Assigning frequently used functions 
to the buttons (function buttons) ...... 85
Registering your preferred settings 
(Custom Mode) ................................... 86 • Registering Personal Menu Settings 
(Registering custom settings) ........ 86
• Recording using registered  custom set ..................................... 86
Others
Playing Back Pictures on 
a TV Screen ......................................... 87
Saving still pictures and motion 
pictures on your PC ........................... 88 • About the supplied software .......... 88
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ..... 92Message Display................................. 97
Menu list .............................................. 99
• [Rec] .............................................. 99
• [Motion Picture] ............................ 101
• [Custom] ...................................... 102
• [Setup] ......................................... 104
• [Playback] .................................... 106
Troubleshooting ............................... 107
Cautions for Use ............................... 113
Specifications ................................... 116
Digital Camera Accessory System..... 123Reading the Owner ’s Manual 
(PDF format) ...................................... 124
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) .............................. 125
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........................... 126
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR CANADA) ... ................... 129
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Preparation
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Care of this Camera
To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you 
should exercise the following precautions.
•
The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or 
subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.
•The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the screen surface, during 
actual use or while cleaning.
∫Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers 
against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not 
guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with 
water.
In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are 
taken: –
The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the H-HS12035 and H-HS35100 lenses 
that were specifically designed to support this feature.
–Make sure the built-in flash is closed.
–Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed.–Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory 
card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.
–If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as 
possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the 
camera.
–Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign objects within the camera or 
in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.
∫ Condensation
•Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when the room temperature 
or humidity changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become hazy. If this 
occurs, turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit in a temperature stable environment for 
several minutes. It will clear by itself.
•If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a large change in 
temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation forming on the camera by placing 
the camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will form on the bag, not the camera. 
Allow the temperature to stabilize before removing the camera from the bag.
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