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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Successor is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was manufactured around the same time to the GH2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF2 grades against the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GH2

 GF2 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GF2

 GH2 GF2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GH2

 GF2 GH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2011March 2011Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GF2 vs the GH2.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GH2 is 88 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and GH2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH2 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-24 2011-03-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
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 settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lb) 442 grams (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 60
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.3
DXO Low light rating 506 655
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $330 $1,000