The Panasonic Lumix DMCGH2 digital slr camera with additional new features to the iA mode including Intelligent D-range Control and Intelligent Resolution. The Panasonic GH2 digital slr camera with intuitive touch-control operation.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 digital slr camera combines the easy-to-see free-angle Intelligent LCD with the newly developed Multi Aspect Wide Screen LVF (Live View Finder).

The Lumix hybrid touch-control camera featuring full High Definition (HD) video recording and compatibility with the world’s first interchangeable 3D lens. The Panasonic DMCGH2 elevates the company’s revolutionary G Series, its line of Digital Single Lens Micro (DSLM) cameras that deliver professional-level features and performance in a compact and easy-to-use camera body.

Compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the lightweight Panasonic GH2 is newly designed with an easy-to-hold grip and includes a refined image processing engine and sensor that delivers fast, sharp photos, full HD video recording, and the ability to take 3D photos with the new interchangeable 3D lens. In addition, the intuitive touch-control operation provides ease of use in shooting and playback.
Thanks to the high performance, this camera makes the photographic experience even more comfortable and fun. The camera features the world’s fastest level Light Speed AF of approx. 0.1 second which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by doubling the drive speed from 60 fps to 120 fps. Not only the accuracy but also the speed excels that of the high-end DSLRs with phase difference AF with the advanced contrast AF system in GH2. Combined with the Touch AF control, setting and focusing at the subject is incredibly easy and quick, never missing the spur-of-the-moment shot.

The newly developed 16.05-megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS Sensor adopts the high speed digital Maicovicon. In addition to the high speed, which is an advantage of the CMOS sensor, and its original pixel mix technology. A dedicated process exclusively for Maicovicon of this camera is newly developed by applying the top-class high performance transistor and its interconnection process needed for the high speed operation of digital circuit to make low-noise photodiode and transistor with reduced wiring to achieve both high resolution and high aperture-ratio as in DMC-GH1.

The result is both high resolution and excellent S/N with more than 3dB improvement of noise and 200% higher sensitivity in GH2. Plus, it helps to realize the high speed burst shooting at 5 fps in 16.05-megapixel full resolution using a mechanical shutter and max.40 fps using an electronic shutter.

The combines features for both the videographer and photographer, making it a true hybrid digital camera. A dedicated button on the top of the camera lets users instantly record videos while shooting photos without changing any extra settings. Building on the momentum of its successful predecessor, the GH1 – the Panasonic DMCGH2 can now record full HD 1920 x 1080 videos in smooth 60i, doubling the sensor output from 25p/24p to 50p/60p2. This Lumix camera also supports 1080/24p native mode at 24 Mbps, the highest in AVCHD format, for richly expressive video.

The GH2 continues to shine by producing excellent JPEG images. The camera manages to compress each photo down to a reasonable file size without dramatically crushing the shadows or blowing out the highlights. JPEG images have a slightly warmer colour temperature when directly compared to RAW, although it is quite tough to spot the differences when compared side-by-side.

Image quality
The GH2 generates stunningly sharp images with colours that can pack a punch. RAW photographs are filled to the brim with an impressive amount of detail. They contain enough information to create a reasonable pseudo-HDR image from just one RAW file.

The DMC-GH2 boasts its high performance to make the photographic experience even more comfortable and fun. It features the world's fastest level light speed AF which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by doubling the drive speed from 60 frames per second to 120 frames per second. Not only the accuracy but also the speed excels by far than the high-end DSLRs with phase difference AF with the advanced contrast AF system in the DMC-GH2.

Combined with the touch AF control, setting and focusing at the subject is incredibly easy and quick, never missing the spur-of-the-moment. Panasonic also refined its comprehensive digital imaging technologies for every camera of Lumix G micro system to raise the level of image quality that rivals or even surpasses D-SLR cameras.

The Features:
    16.05-megapixel Live MOS Sensor
    ISO12800
    Full-HD Movie in AVCHD Format
    24P Cinema Mode with 24Mbps
    Variable Movie Mode
    Touch-control Shooting
    3.0-inch Free-angle LC
    3D Shooting Capability
    Film Mode Featuring Cinema Mode
    My Color
    iA Mode
    Advanced Intelligent Resolution Technology
    Intelligent D-Range Control
    MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
    3D Image Viewer