FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic GH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was revealed 13 months earlier than the GH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1800 scores vs the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 and the GH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and GH2 is 78 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and GH2.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1800 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH2 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.