• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic GH2 advantages over Canon T8i

  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 88 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon T8i advantages over Panasonic GH2

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    24.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH1

Panasonic GH2
Panasonic GH1
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • Fast startup
  • More pixels
  • $1315
  • 4/3
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH1

Canon T8i
Panasonic GH1
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1315
  • 4/3
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Canon T8i vs Panasonic GH1

Compared to Panasonic G2

Panasonic GH2
Panasonic G2
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • Higher effective ISO
  • More dynamic range
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic G2

Canon T8i
Panasonic G2
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon T8i vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Olympus E-M5

Panasonic GH2
Olympus E-M5
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Olympus E-M5

Canon T8i
Olympus E-M5
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M5

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic GH2
Panasonic G5
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic G5

Canon T8i
Panasonic G5
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon T8i vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic GH2
Panasonic GH3
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • $798
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic GH3

Canon T8i
Panasonic GH3
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $798
  • 4/3
  • Headphone jack
  • Longer exposure

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