Canon EOS 60D vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 60DLumix DMC-GH2
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 50D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels19.0 Megapixel18 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Venus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456, 3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1456, 2592 x 1728, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4804752 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, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature settingAuto / 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 axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)
      Optics Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View TFT color LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.42x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,534k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.3 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m15.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      Exposure Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto
      Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait)
      E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
      Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / Auto
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock - In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual AE lock - With AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      DxO Low Light ISO813655
      DxO Color Depth22.221.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.511.3
      DxO Overall Score6660
      Video Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Internal Recording ModesYesYes
      Video FormatsH.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Dimensions145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11")124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.4 x 5.9"9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life1100 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionAluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Electronic Level Gauge


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