Panasonic Lumix GH2

The legendary mirrorless cinema pioneer

Panasonic Lumix GH2
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 16
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-GH2

Key Features

SENSOR 16.05MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR Venus Engine FHD for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based AF with 23 focus areas
PHASE DETECTION None
VIDEO 1080i/p at 60fps, AVCHD format
STABILIZATION Lens-based O.I.S. only
BURST RATE Up to 5fps at full resolution
VIEWFINDER 1.53M-dot electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3-inch 460k-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, 2.5mm remote, 3.5mm mic
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 320 shots per charge (DMW-BLC12)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix GH2

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via rear dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via rear dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix GH2

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Panasonic Lumix GH2 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix GH2

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.05 Megapixels
ISO Range 160-12800
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 60i/24p
Stabilization Lens-based
Viewfinder EVF 1,533k dots
LCD 3.0-inch Articulating Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI, Mic
Battery Life 320 shots
Weight 392g
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76 mm