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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was revealed 8 months earlier than the GH2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G2 matches up versus the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GH2

 G2 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G2

 GH2 G2 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GH2

 G2 GH2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G2 and the GH2.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and GH2 is 72 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and GH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GH2 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography features
Panasonic GH2 Street photography features
65
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography features
58
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (428g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
61
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average in class (428g)
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-12 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 442 grams (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 60
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.3
DXO Low light score 493 655
Other
Battery life 360 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $1,000