Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GH1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 and Sony a3500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GH2 was launched 4 years prior to the a3500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GH2 grades against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Sony a3500
GH2 | a3500 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Panasonic GH2
a3500 | GH2 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | March 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Sony a3500
GH2 | a3500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH2 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH2 vs the a3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and a3500 is 70 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and a3500.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GH2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-03-23 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 pounds) | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 470 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $398 |