Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GH1 was manufactured 20 months before the GH2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GH1 scores vs the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH1 compared to the GH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and GH2 is 81 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and GH2.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic GH2 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GH1 will be behind in sensor technology.