Leica C vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to look more closely at the Leica C and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The C was unveiled 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C matches up vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Leica C and Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the C versus the FH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C and FH2.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher C provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.