Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- Replacement is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
- Successor is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe G2 was announced 4 years prior to the GH4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G2 scores against the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GH4
G2 | GH4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic G2
GH4 | G2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GH4
G2 | GH4 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G2 vs the GH4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and GH4 is 72 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and GH4.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH4 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-12 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine IX |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 53 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 500 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $1,500 |