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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Released March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • New Model is Panasonic GH3
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GX850

 GH2 GX850 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GH2

 GX850 GH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2017March 2011Fresher by 70 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GX850

 GH2 GX850 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography advice
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography info
46
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
79
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-03-23 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.60 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 73
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 13.3
DXO Low light rating 655 586
Other
Battery life 330 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,000 $548