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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was announced 6 years before the LX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH2 scores versus the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic LX10

 GH2 LX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic GH2

 LX10 GH2 
ReleasedSeptember 2016March 2011Newer by 66 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic LX10

 GH2 LX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GH2 and the LX10.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and LX10 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and LX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH2
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
46
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH2
Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (330 shots)
75
lighter than competitors (310g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography features
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic LX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-03-23 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.60 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 20
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 655 581
Other
Battery life 330 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $700