Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GH2Lumix DMC-GH1
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine HD
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      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 17924000 x 3000, 4128 x 2752, 4352 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2928 x 1952, 2816 x 2112, 2112 x 2112, 2064 x 1376, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      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 axisAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      ViewfinderElectronic (LVF)Electronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.42x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,534k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.60 m10.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)Panasonic FL Series (FL220/FL360/FL500) available separately
      External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)Hot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / AutoProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      DxO Low Light ISO655772
      DxO Color Depth21.221.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.311.6
      DxO Overall Score6064
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Internal Recording ModesYesAVCHD or AVI Motion JPEG with Sound
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGAVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity10% to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Dimensions124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")124 x 90 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Battery Life330 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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