Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GH5S was revealed 6 years after the GF2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GH5S matches up versus the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GF2
GH5S | GF2 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | February 2011 | Newer by 84 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GH5S
GF2 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GF2
GH5S | GF2 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GH5S vs the GF2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and GF2 is 62 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and GF2.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GF2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-01-08 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $330 |