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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic GH2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was unveiled 7 months prior to the GH2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G10 grades versus the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GH2

 G10 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G10

 GH2 G10 
RevealedMarch 2011August 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH2

 G10 GH2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 and the GH2.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and GH2 is 72 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and GH2.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH2 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
70
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
46
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography info
54
good battery life (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (330 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G10
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
23
offers face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-09 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 grams (0.86 lbs) 442 grams (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 60
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.3
DXO Low light rating 411 655
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $1,000