Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 1,534k dot Electronic (LVF) Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandPanasonic
    ModelLumix DMC-GH2
    Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
    Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm
    Total Pixels18 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels16 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range160 - 12,800
    Photo
    ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
    Max Image Resolution4608 x 3456
    Other Resolutions4752 x 3168, 4976 x 2800, 3520 x 1980, 3456 x 3456, 3360 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2448 x 2448, 2400 x 1600, 2336 x 1752, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1440, 1744 x 1744, 1792 x 1792
    Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 2,500 K - 10,000 K in 100 K, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustment and white balance bracket--3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
    WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points23
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
    Crop Factor2x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFully Articulated
    Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution460k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic (LVF)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification1.42x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
    Viewfinder Resolution1,534k dot
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed60 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-Eye
    Slow Sync
    Flash Range15.60 m
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemTTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
    External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesProgram AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / Auto
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO655
    DxO Color Depth21.2
    DxO Dynamic Range11.3
    DxO Overall Score60
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesYes
    Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEG
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini Type C
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
    Physical
    Dimensions124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")
    Weight (inc. batteries)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"
    Power and Storage
    Battery Life330 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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