Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S was introduced in January 2018 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 was introduced in March 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Highlights

      • 10.28 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 160 - 51,200 Native ISO
      • 225 Focus Points
      • 3.2" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      •   Video Capture
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.28 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,534k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      •   Price
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic GH5S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Higher Native ISO 51,200 vs 12,800
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 225 vs 23
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.76x vs 0.71x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 3,680k dot vs 1,534k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/160 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 440 shots vs 330 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.

      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GH5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GH6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.2 MP

      Panasonic GH3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Nikon S9900
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Pentax W80
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.10 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX500 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Panasonic GH2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 over Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.28 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3680 x 2760 vs 4608 x 3456
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) vs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.

      Panasonic GH5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic GH6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.2 MP

      Panasonic GH3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      OM System OM-1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Nikon D850
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      Full Frame

      23.7 MP

      Sony a7R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Samsung GX-20
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
        Small SensorMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
        High Native ISO160160
        No Image Stabilization
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life440 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a 3.2" screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fully Articulated screens. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a built-in Electronic (LVF) viewfinder with 1,534k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S features a 10.28 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 51,200 and expands to 80 - 204,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S is equipped with Venus Engine 10 processor and can take pictures up to 3680 x 2760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (3840 x 2560), 16:9 (4016 x 2256), 1:1 (2752 x 2752) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4752 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 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to their Micro Four Thirds sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 2x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 nothing can be done. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a Full Size HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S comes with DMW-BLF19 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has 225 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has 23 focusing points. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 15.60 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional). Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S body has dimensions of 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 body has dimensions of 124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99"). Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 weighs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      139 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      76
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,534k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      71
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,534k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and give them scores of 76 and 63 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      OVERALL
      76
      OVERALL
      63

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.28 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      84
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      GOOD
      84
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,534k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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