Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic G5

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was announced 18 months prior to the G5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH2 grades vs the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 against the G5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and G5 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and G5.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.