At A Glance

The interchangeable-lens Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 puts an innovative spin on touchscreen controls for advanced focusing tricks, and it has the best video capabilities we've seen to date among still cameras.

Manufacturer’s Description

The DMC-GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera is the successor to the GH1 with its hybrid stills/video philosophy but adds a host of tweaks and improvements, foremost of which is a brand new 18Mp multi-aspect ratio sensor offering 16Mp output and an ISO range of 160-12800. The GH2 also inherits many features from the DMC-G2, including a revised control layout and touch-screen control.

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Electronic
Touchscreen 1
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • A/V Output
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.88 inches
Depth 2.98 inches
Height 3.53 inches
Weight 1.34375 pounds
Lens Features
Focal length conversion factor (SLR) 2.0 X
Lens mount Micro Four-Thirds Mount
Focus features
  • Manual Focus
  • Spot Focus
Storage Media
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Good
Color Fair
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Very Good
Video Quality Superior
Video Sound Quality Superior