Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100

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In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm and Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Product Type Digital camera - 6K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 12-60mm lens Body only
Height 9.81 cm 8.25 cm
Width 13.85 cm 11.56 cm
Depth 8.74 cm 5.42 cm
Weight 647 g 303 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 647 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 727 g
Camera body only: 303 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 345 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy -
Protection Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant -
Digital Zoom - 2x
Optical Zoom 5x -
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 21,770,000 pixels 21,770,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,330,000 pixels 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes -
Image Stabiliser Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
Sensors Digital level metre Digital level metre
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Type Zoom lens - 5x zoom - 12 - 60 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario - zoom -
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 120mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 20 cm -
Max View Angle 84 degree(s) -
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 9 groups / 11 elements -
Filter Size 58 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Features Internal focusing system, ED glass, aspherical lens, Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) compatible -
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 225 49
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Manual Focus Assist
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Animal detection AF, Body detection AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Electronic - LCD
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3)
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 1.52x 1.46x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -
Field of View Crop Factor 2 2
Features Auto eye sensor Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Native ISO 200-25600 200-25600
Extended ISO (Min) 100 100
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 1728
Exposure Modes Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Flat, landscape, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, L. Classic Neo, L. Monochrome S, Cinelike D2, Cinelike V2, Like709, Hybrid Log Gamma Sepia, Slim, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, clear, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Defocus, Standard, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Shutter Type Mechanical, electronic Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/50 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,840,000 pixels 1,840,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Rotating
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Camera Flash - Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 3.6
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features - Flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV, HEVC, H.265 H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 4992 x 3744 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM, AAC AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Surround
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage 5184 x 3888
3712 x 2784
2624 x 1968
4992 x 3744
3328 x 2496
5184 x 3456
3712 x 2480
2624 x 1752
5184 x 3456
3504 x 2336
5184 x 2920
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
2880 x 2880
5184 x 3888
3712 x 2784
2624 x 1968
3328 x 2496
5184 x 3456
3712 x 2480
3504 x 2336
5184 x 2920
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
2880 x 2880
Video Capture - H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 410 shots
Video recording - 120 minutes (4K resolution)
Video recording - 140 minutes (Full HD resolution)
Photo shooting - 270 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 250 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 900 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Interface HDMI, USB 3.1, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Live streaming -
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, custom 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 30 frames per second (6K), 60 frames per second (4K) 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (8MP)
Additional Features Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, colour control, saturation control, contrast control, USB charging, hue control, Time-Lapse recording, silent shooting, noise reduction, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, firmware upgradable Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, fast motion recording, silent shooting, slow motion recording, V-Log L recording, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, OZO Audio by Nokia
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH5M2 + 12-60mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100
Included Accessories - Body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, hot shoe cover
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C 0 °C
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