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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Revealed February 2022
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GH6 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and G2 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was released 11 years after the G2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH6 scores against the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic G2

 GH6 G2 
LaunchedFebruary 2022July 2010More modern by 142 months
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GH6

 G2 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic G2

 GH6 G2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH6 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH6 vs the G2.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and G2 is 56 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH6 and G2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH6 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer GH6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
65
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (360 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
58
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (428g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (5760 x 2880 pixels)
comes with mic support
61
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focus
has mic support
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (428g)
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-02-22 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5776 x 4336 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5760x2880 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 823 gr (1.81 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 360 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,198 $1,000