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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
panasonic
$299.99
SLR-style mirrorless
See Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 full specs
Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Check price on AmazonPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
panasonic
$0
SLR-style mirrorless
See Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 full specs
Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Check price on AmazonPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
49
69 out of 140
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
59
82 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (18.89 x 14.48 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 160 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 6/10
6
6
6460
Resolution
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 4/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 5/10
4
5
1216
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 2/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 2/10
2
2
ISO 772ISO 655
Max ISO Score
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 6/10
1
6
ISO 1600ISO 12800
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 leads by 5 points
Dynamic Range
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 8/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 8/10
8
8
11.6 EV11.3 EV
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 8/10
1
8
0 points23 points
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 leads by 7 points
Video Capabilities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 3/10
3
3
320330
Viewfinder Quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 5/10
5
5
n/an/a
Portability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 10/10
10
10
385442
Lens Ecosystem
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 10/10
10
10
$299.99$0
Durability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
0
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2