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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 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 Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Announced February 2022
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was manufactured 11 years after the GH2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH6 grades versus the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic GH2

 GH6 GH2 
RevealedFebruary 2022March 2011Newer by 133 months
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GH6

 GH2 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH2

 GH6 GH2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH6 enjoys external measurements 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 GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH6 versus the GH2.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH6 and GH2 is 56 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH6 and GH2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH6 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GH6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH6
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
80
has manual focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH6
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery pack (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (330 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
excellent resolution (25MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (360 shots)
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (360 per charge)
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (5760 x 2880 pixels)
includes microphone socket
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-02-22 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 5776 x 4336 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 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)
Maximum video resolution 5760x2880 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 823 gr (1.81 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 360 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $2,198 $1,000