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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 9 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G100 grades vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FH2

 G100 FH2 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2011More recent by 116 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic G100

 FH2 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH2

 G100 FH2 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G100 and the FH2.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and FH2 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and FH2.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (270 shots)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-06-24 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 270 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $698 $149