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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was brought out 13 months later than the GH1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G2 grades against the GH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GH1

 G2 GH1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 13 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic G2

 GH1 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GH1

 G2 GH1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 vs the GH1.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GH1 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and GH1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger G2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
65
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (428g)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography factors
58
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (428 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (320 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
61
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (428g)
72
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-12 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 493 772
Other
Battery life 360 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $949