Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH2 was brought out 9 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GH2 scores versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GH2 vs the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and A6100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6100 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.