Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

The FH10 was launched 23 months after the GF2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH10 matches up vs the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic GF2
FH10 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FH10
GF2 | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GF2
FH10 | GF2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH10 versus the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and GF2 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and GF2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 103g (0.23 lb) | 310g (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 300 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $110 | $330 |