Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 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
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
- Renewed by Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Overview
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.
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Sony A6100
GH2 | A6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic GH2
A6100 | GH2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 102 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Sony A6100
GH2 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-03-23 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 655 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 420 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $748 |