Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2018
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Panasonic G1
- Updated by Panasonic G3
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic G2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GH5S was manufactured 7 years later than the G2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S scores versus the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic G2
GH5S | G2 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | July 2010 | More recent by 92 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GH5S
G2 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic G2
GH5S | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S versus the G2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and G2 is 62 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and G2.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G2 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-01-08 | 2010-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine 10 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 360 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $2,498 | $1,000 |