Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Announced March 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GH1
- Renewed by Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe GH2 was released 6 years earlier than the GH5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH2 matches up vs the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GH5
GH2 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GH2
GH5 | GH2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | March 2011 | Newer by 70 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GH5
GH2 | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GH2 vs the GH5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and GH5 is 70 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and GH5.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic GH5 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-03-23 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 15.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lbs) | 725 grams (1.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 60 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 655 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at release | $1,000 | $1,298 |