Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH2

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was announced 4 years after the GH2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 scores against the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 and the GH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and GH2 is 71 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and GH2.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern G7 will have an edge in sensor innovation.