Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 6 months after the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH2 grades versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 against the FZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FZ40 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.