Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic G2

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic G2, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and G2 (12MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2Hs was unveiled 6 years before the G2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D2Hs scores versus the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D2Hs & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D2Hs Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Hs comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the D2Hs compared to the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Hs and G2 is 51 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Hs and G2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2Hs using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G2 will result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.