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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(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
Panasonic GX1
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GX1

 GH2 GX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GH2

 GX1 GH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2011More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GX1

 GH2 GX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and GX1 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH2
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
46
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
47
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography advice
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (330 CIPA)
65
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography info
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
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