Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GH3Lumix DMC-GH2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17.2 Megapixel18 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.05 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800160 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ProcessorVenus Engine VII FHDVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608x3072, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x17124752 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, 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 axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyOLED with static touch controlTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution614k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.34x1.42x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,744k dot1,534k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m15.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot-shoe: TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / Auto
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (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-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      DxO Low Light ISO812655
      DxO Color Depth22.721.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.3
      DxO Overall Score7160
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1 Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Dimensions133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23")124 x 90 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.4 x 5.7"9.3 x 5.7 x 6.4"
      Package Weight2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Battery Life540 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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