Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 2010 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: 2013
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 342 g ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: 402 g
- Sensor resolution: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 4620 x 3474 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: 4612 x 3468
- Effective megapixels: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 16.05 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: 16.0
- Battery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: Li-ion Battery Pack
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 (16.05).
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GH2 | Lumix DMC-GX7 |
| Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 124 x 89.6 x 75.8 mm | 122.60 x 70.7 x 54.6 mm |
| Weight | 342 g | 402 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4620 x 3474 | 4612 x 3468 |
| Crop factor | 2 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 18.31 | 16.84 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.05 | 16.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
| ISO | Auto, 160 - 12800 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Centre weighted, Intelligent Multiple, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5 | 6.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery | Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |