FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1800 was brought out 13 months earlier than the GH2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1800 scores versus the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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.