Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Sigma fp L
GH2 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GH2
fp L | GH2 | |||
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Revealed | March 2021 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 121 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Sigma fp L
GH2 | fp L | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Sigma fp L | |
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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 |