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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Released March 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
Sony a3500
(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  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Sony a3500

 GH2 a3500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Panasonic GH2

 a3500 GH2 
IntroducedMarch 2014March 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Sony a3500

 GH2 a3500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and a3500 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
Sony a3500 Portrait photography advice
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Street photography features
Sony a3500 Street photography features
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
46
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (411g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
Sony a3500 Landscape photography details
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
26
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Sony a3500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Sony Alpha a3500
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