Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 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
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GH2 was revealed 10 months earlier than the GX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GH2 matches up vs the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GX1
GH2 | GX1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GH2
GX1 | GH2 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GX1
GH2 | GX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside 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 GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH2 versus the GX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and GX1 is 70 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and GX1.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older GH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-03-23 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.60 m | 7.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lbs) | 318g (0.70 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 60 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 655 | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $228 |