Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH2 was introduced 6 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH2 grades vs the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 has got 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 GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the GH2 vs the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and GX850 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and GX850.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older GH2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.