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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2021
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Updated by Panasonic GH6
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 II was introduced 10 years after the GH2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GH5 II matches up versus the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Panasonic GH2

 GH5 II GH2 
AnnouncedJuly 2021March 2011More modern by 127 months
Screen resolution1840k460kSharper screen (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 GH2 GH5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH2

 GH5 II GH2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 II has external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5 II versus the GH2.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and GH2 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 II and GH2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GH5 II to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer GH5 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Street photography info
Panasonic GH2 Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
46
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography factors
69
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (330 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
76
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
has microphone port
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Also called Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-07-30 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 108 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4992x3744 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 727g (1.60 lb) 442g (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 60
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 11.3
DXO Low light score 1136 655
Other
Battery life 400 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $1,700 $1,000