Panasonic's video-favoured MFT body — the GH2, EVF, articulating LCD, HD video, 2010.
The Panasonic Lumix GH2 arrived in 2010 as the successor to the GH1 and the second body in Panasonic's video-oriented GH line of Micro Four Thirds cameras. It built on the GH1's formula and became well known among videographers, in part because of third-party firmware that unlocked higher bitrates, cementing the GH series' reputation for movie work.
This is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless body taking the MFT mount. It uses an electronic viewfinder together with a fully articulating touchscreen LCD, and it does not include in-body stabilisation, so any stabilisation comes from the lens. It records HD video and offered improved autofocus and responsiveness over the GH1. All composition and focusing are handled electronically.
The articulating screen and video pedigree make it a practical choice for run-and-gun filming and hybrid stills-video use, and it remains popular as an affordable entry into the MFT system. As an older body its stills performance and low-light range trail current cameras, so it is best treated as a budget or second body rather than a primary stills camera.
On the used market, check the shutter for clean operation and any actuation count, and inspect the sensor for dust and marks. Test the EVF and articulating LCD for dead or stuck pixels and confirm the screen hinge is secure. Check the card and battery door latches and the grip rubber for degradation. Battery and charger scarcity is the main age-related issue, so confirm the pack holds charge; aftermarket cells are available.