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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GH2
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic GH2

 GH1 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GH1

 GH2 GH1 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2009Fresher by 20 months
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Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GH2

 GH1 GH2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
Panasonic GH2 Street photography features
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography information
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
46
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (330 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (330 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-10 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 1.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 15.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 720 (60 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 data format AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 60
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.3
DXO Low light score 772 655
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $949 $1,000