FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic GH1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S2950 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2950 was launched 19 months after the GH1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2950 scores against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 compared to the GH1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and GH1 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and GH1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2950 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm S2950 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S2950 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.