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Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Prices: | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Panasonic GH1
GH1 vs GH2 |
Successor: |
Panasonic GH3
GH2 vs GH3 |
General | |
Model Number: | GH2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $1499.95 |
Street Price: | |
Date Available: | 2010-12-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
33.2 oz
(942 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.5 x
3.0 in. (124 x 90 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.48 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, Other |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 60 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 655 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4752 x 3168 (15.1 MP, 3:2), 4976 x 2800 (13.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 3520 x 1980 (7.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2336 x 1752 (4.1 MP, 4:3), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1744 x 1744 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1792 x 1792 (3.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.7 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60/50/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-140mm f/4-5.8 ASPH Lumix G VARIO HD MEGA O.I.S |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 140mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/4.0 - 22 (wide) / f/5.8 - 22 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 62.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1,534K dots eq., 1.42x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No |
EVF Resolution: | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.42x |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
Selfie Screen: | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 160 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 160-12800, Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / SCN (Peripheral Defocus/Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Sunset/Party/Sports/Baby 1,2/Pet) |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.4 m / 37.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.78 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.59 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.24 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.077 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.51 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.068 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.276s |
Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.6 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
OS Compatibility: | |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | Multi-aspect 18-megapixel Sensor, 1920x1080 HD Movies, Touch-screen Articulating LCD, 2.5mm Stereo Mic/Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black or silver. |
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