Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GH2
GF2 | GH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GF2
GH2 | GF2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GH2
GF2 | GH2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | March 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GH2 is 88 and 70 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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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 |