Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GH2Lumix DC-GH5
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      MSRP$1999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
      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, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      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 axisPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points23225
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      ViewfinderElectronic (LVF)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.42x1.52x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,534k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Auto/Redeye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On w/Redeye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range15.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / AutoAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      DxO Low Light ISO655807
      DxO Color Depth21.223.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.313.0
      DxO Overall Score6077
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Internal Recording ModesYesMOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps]
      MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1 via cable release or smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Dimensions124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"7.65 x 6.1 x 5.8"
      Package Weight3.315 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19
      Battery Life330 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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