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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Panasonic 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

SpecificationPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (18.89 x 14.48 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range100 - 1600160 - 12800
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro 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