Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GM1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GH2 was launched 3 years before the GM1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH2 grades vs the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GH2 compared to the GM1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and GM1 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and GM1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older GH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.