Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Launched January 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic G2
(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
- Announced March 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GH1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G1 was released 3 years earlier than the GH2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G1 scores versus the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic GH2
G1 | GH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G1
GH2 | G1 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH2
G1 | GH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 features physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
See the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 vs the GH2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and GH2 is 82 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and GH2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH2 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-19 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 15.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360g (0.79 lbs) | 442g (0.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 53 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 463 | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $1,000 |