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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was launched 10 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GH2 grades against the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Sony A7c

 GH2 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic GH2

 A7c GH2 
LaunchedSeptember 2020March 2011Fresher by 115 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Sony A7c

 GH2 A7c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH2 features 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) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GH2 and the A7c.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and A7c is 70 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and A7c.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Street photography highlights
Sony A7c Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
Sports photography with Sony A7c
46
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (740 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Travel photography features
Sony A7c Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
86
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography info
Sony A7c Landscape photography info
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
86
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-03-23 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 122
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 shots 740 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $1,800