Panasonic DMC-GH2HK User manual

DMC-GH2
Micro System Digital Camera
5 fps in 16.05-megapixel Full Resolution and Venus Engine
FHD
1920 x 1080 50i Full-HD Movies in AVCHD Format.
Intuitive Touch-control Shooting and Double Live View
3D Shooting Compatible
Artistic Images with My Color Mode, Film Mode and Variable
Movie Mode
Advanced Intelligent Resolution Technology, Intelligent D-Ran-
ge Control
LUMIX G Micro System - Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
LUMIX G Micro System Digital Camera GH2 - Creative Machine with Full-HD Movie and High-speed
Response
TYPE
Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Type Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels 18.31 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels 16.05 Megapixels
Colour filter Primary colour filter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
RECORDING SYSTEM
Recording file format Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, DPOF compatible MPO (When
attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)
Motion Image: AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 (Multi-aspect recording except 1:1)
Image quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine, MPO+
Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
899.99 GBP

File size(Pixels)
Motion Image (AVCHD : NTSC) [Full HD] 1920×1080, 24p (24H:24Mbps,24L:17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 60p) (FSH:17Mbps,
FH:13Mbps/AVCHD)
[HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p)(SH:17Mbps, H:13Mbps/
AVCHD)
*2
Motion Image (AVCHD : PAL) [Full HD] 1920×1080, 24p (24H:24Mbps,24L:17Mbps)
[Full HD] 1920×1080, 50i (sensor output is 50p) (FSH:17Mbps,
FH:13Mbps/AVCHD)
[HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 50p)(SH:17Mbps, H:13Mbps/
AVCHD)
*2
Still Image [4:3] 4608x3456(L) / 3264x2448(M) / 2336x1752(S) / 1920x1440(When
attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[3:2] 4752x3168(L) / 3360x2240(M) / 2400x1600(S) / 1920x1280(When
attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
[16:9] 4976x2800(L) / 3520x1980(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1920x1080
(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third standard)
[1:1] 3456x3456(L) / 2448x2448(M) / 1744x1744(S) / 1792x1792(When
attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third standard)
Motion Image (Motion JPEG) [4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps
[16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps
[HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps
*1
Continuous recordable time (Mo-
tion images)
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 120 min with H-
FS014042 / Approx. 110 min with H-VS014140
Motion Jpeg with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 130 min with H-
FS014042 / Approx. 120 min with H-VS014140
Actual recordable time (Motion
images)
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 70 min with H-
FS014042 / Approx. 65 min with H-VS014140
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 75 min with H-
FS014042 / Approx. 70 min with H-VS014140
VIEWFINDER
Type Live View Finder (1,533,600 dots equivalent)
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.42x / 0.71x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at in-
finity; -1.0 m-1
Eye point Approx.17.5mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment -4.0~+4.0(dpt)
Auto eye sensor Yes
FOCUS
Type Contrast AF system
Focus mode AFS/ AFC/ MF
AF mode Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing
Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-fo-
cusing / 1-area-focusing)
AF detective range EV 0-18
AF assist lamp YES

AF lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode
Others Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF
Assist,
EXPOSURE CONTROL
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output
Sensitivity)
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 400 / 500/ 640 /
800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 /
8000 / 10000 / 12800
Light metering system 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range EV 0-18
Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Auto
Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step ±5EV
AE lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed
AE bracket 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, ±3 EV
WHITE BALANCE
White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3,
4 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustment Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
Color temperature setting 2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
SHUTTER SYSTEM
Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 2 minutes)
Self timer 10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec
Remote control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
SCENE MODE
Still Image SCN mode Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/
Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creati-
ve) / SCN (Peripheral Defocus/Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Sunset/Par-
ty/Sports/Baby 1,2/Pet)
Movie SCN mode Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/
Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creati-
ve) / SCN (Peripheral Defocus/Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Sunset/Par-
ty/Sports/Baby 1,2/Pet)
(Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie But-
ton. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is
recorded in mode suitable for the recording situation.)
MY COLOR MODE (Still image & Movie) Expressive/Retro/Pure/Elegant/Monochrome/Dy-
namic Art/Silhouette/Custom (Color/Brightness/Saturation/ adjustable)
BURST SHOOTING
Burst speed SH: 40 frames/sec(4M), H: 5 frames/sec, M: 3 frames/sec, L: 2 frames/
sec
Number of recordable images 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)

(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and com-
pression)
BUILT-IN-FLASH
Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN13.9 equivalent (ISO 160 ·m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash Mode Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduc-
tion, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization speed Less than 1/160 second
Flash output adjustment 1/3EV Step ±2EV
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Hot shoe TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional)
LCD MONITOR
Type TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle
Pixels 460K dots
Filed of view Approx. 100%
Monitor adjustment Brightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels)
LIVE VIEW
Extra Tele Conversion Still image: Max.2x, Motion image: Max.4.8x
(Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the
recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
Digital zoom 2x, 4x
Other functions Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram
FILM MODE
Colour Standard / Dynamic / Smooth / Nature / Nostalgic / Vibrant
Black and white Standard / Dynamic / Smooth
Others My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film / Cinema
PLAYBACK
Playback mode Normal playback
30-thumbnail display
12-thumbnail display
Calendar display
Zoomed playback (16x Max.)
Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable)
Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD/Motion JPEG/3D Play/Catego-
ry/Favorite)
Title Edit
Text Stamp
Video Divide
Resize
Cropping
Aspect Conversion

Rotate
Rotate Display
Favorite
Print Set
Protect
Face Rec Edit
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
Protection Single / Multi or Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT
Direct Print PictBridge compatible(Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable )
INTERFACE
Microphone Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High
USB USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI miniHDMI TypeC
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system)
Audio: Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Audio video output Stereo Type, NTSC/PAL, NTSC only for North America
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or
region for details on the products that are available in your market.
Remote / External microphone
input
φ2.5mm. stereo mini jack
Speaker Monaural
LANGUAGE
OSD language Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
GENERAL
Colour Black
Power
Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 330 images (LCD), Approx. 340 images (LVF) with H-
FS014042
Approx. 320 images (LCD), Approx. 330 images (LVF) with H-
VS014140
Battery ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger
Dimensions (W x H x D) 124 x 89.6 x 75.8mm / 4.88 x 3.53 x 2.98 in (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx.609g / 21.48 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-42mm lens included)
Approx. 904g / 31.88 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-140mm lens included)
Approx. 392g / 13.82 oz (Body only)
Operating Environment
Operating temperature 0 to 40 (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Standard Accessories
Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE
Super Loilo Scope (trial version)
USB Driver
Standard accessories Battery Charger
Battery Pack
Body Cap
AV Cable
USB Connection Cable
Shoulder Strap
Stylus pen
CD-ROM
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1
Lens Name LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
Focal Length f=14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to 84mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.3m / 1ft
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.16x / 0.32x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 75°(W) - 29°(T)
General
Filter Size φ52mm / 2.05 in
Max. Diameter φ60.6mm / 2.39 in
Overall Length Approx. 63.6mm / 2.50 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the
lens mount)
Weight [g] Approx. 165g
Weight [oz] Approx. 5.82oz
Standard Accessories Lens Cap
Lens Hood
Lens Rear Cap
Lens Storage Bag
NOTE *1 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class6" or higher
*2 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class4" or higher