Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH4

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH2 was unveiled 3 years before the GH4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH2 grades vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GH2 and the GH4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and GH4 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and GH4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older GH2 will be behind in sensor tech.