Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GF2
(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
- Launched March 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
- Renewed by Panasonic GH3
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF1 was introduced 17 months prior to the GH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF1 grades vs the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GH2
GF1 | GH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GF1
GH2 | GF1 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | October 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GH2
GF1 | GH2 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst 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 GF1 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GF1 against the GH2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and GH2 is 85 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and GH2.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic GH2 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-10-14 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD | 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 | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 15.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lb) | 442 grams (0.97 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 513 | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $1,000 |