Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62
70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
56
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Released April 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
- Renewed by Panasonic G7
(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
- Released March 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GH1
- Successor is Panasonic GH3
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G6 was released 2 years after the GH2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G6 matches up versus the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GH2
G6 | GH2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | April 2013 | March 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G6
GH2 | G6 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH2
G6 | GH2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 features outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G6 compared to the GH2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GH2 is 74 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and GH2.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern G6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-04-24 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 15.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 442g (0.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $750 | $1,000 |