Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GH2

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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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.

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.

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

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.