Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH2

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was introduced 2 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GF6 matches up against the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GF6 versus the GH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GH2 is 87 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and GH2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger GF6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.