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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(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
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
  • Announced March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic GH2

 G1 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G1

 GH2 G1 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH2

 G1 GH2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and GH2 is 82 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
57
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
70
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography information
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography information
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (330 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging information
18
no video
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
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