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Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GH2 was revealed 11 years before the fp L and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GH2 matches up vs the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Sigma fp L

 GH2 fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GH2

 fp L GH2 
RevealedMarch 2021March 2011More recent by 121 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Sigma fp L

 GH2 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 offers external 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 Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH2 compared to the fp L.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and fp L is 70 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and fp L.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail because of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
70
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH2
Street photography with Sigma fp L
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
46
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (330 shots)
73
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count amazing (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Sigma fp L
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-03-23 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,000 $2,499