• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic GH2 advantages over Panasonic GF6

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 84 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Panasonic GF6 advantages over Panasonic GH2

  • Less expensive
    $600 vs $1500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Fast startup
    ~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 75 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    454g vs 942g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.2 fps vs 3.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    28 vs 9 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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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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

Panasonic GF6
Panasonic GH1
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $1315
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Higher effective ISO

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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

Panasonic GF6
Panasonic G2
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Hot shoe

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic G2

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

Panasonic GF6
Panasonic G5
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Fast startup
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Hot shoe

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Olympus E-PL5

Panasonic GH2
Olympus E-PL5
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Olympus E-PL5

Panasonic GF6
Olympus E-PL5
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Better color depth

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Olympus E-PL5

Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GH2
Olympus E-PL7
  • $1500
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic GH2 vs Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GF6
Olympus E-PL7
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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