Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, 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 DMC-GH2 was introduced in March 2011 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D was introduced in July 2005. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.5" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      4. Advantage of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
      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 DMC-GH2 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      •   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)
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      •   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
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 58
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      •   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
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      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 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3008 x 2000
      More Focus Points 23 vs 9
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 115k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.55x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 655 vs 605
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 vs 11.1
      Higher DxO Overall Score 60 vs 58
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz) vs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 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 GH5S
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.28 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

      Advantage of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 100
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.2 vs 21.3
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D.

      Sony DSLR-A100
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Leica SL2
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Leica TL
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 50S II
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Canon Rebel SL2
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Panasonic G2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 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 DMC-GH2 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot115k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 460k dot resolution and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 115k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a built-in Electronic (LVF) viewfinder with 1,534k dot resolution and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has 100% coverage with 1.42x (0.71x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has 95% coverage with 0.83x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      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 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800. Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


      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 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. Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has Sony A lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 its crop factor 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. Due to APS-C sensor in Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D comes with NP-400 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, and up to 1/4000 sec on Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional) to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 body has dimensions of 124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99") and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D body has dimensions of 131 x 93 x 67 mm (5.16 x 3.66 x 2.64"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 weighs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz) and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      124 mm

      90 mm

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      131 mm

      93 mm

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      90 mm

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      76 mm

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      67 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 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 DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      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
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      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
      GOOD
      74
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      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)
      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      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
      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and give them scores of 63 and 55 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 DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 58

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   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 DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      GOOD
      84
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,534k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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