Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G2

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The FH10 was announced 2 years after the G2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH10 scores versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 versus the G2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and G2 is 97 and 72 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and G2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH10 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.