Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 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
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF2 was launched 3 years before the GH4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF2 matches up against the GH4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GH4
GF2 | GH4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GF2
GH4 | GF2 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2011 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GH4
GF2 | GH4 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GF2 vs the GH4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and GH4 is 88 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and GH4.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic GH4 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-24 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine IX |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) | 560 gr (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 506 | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 500 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $330 | $1,500 |