Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GH1
G2 | GH1 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic G2
GH1 | G2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GH1
G2 | GH1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GH1 is 72 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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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 |