Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A6400

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GH2 and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was unveiled 8 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GH2 scores against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH2 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GH2 compared to the A6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and A6400 is 70 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and A6400.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6400 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.