Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic G7

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the G7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH2 scores vs the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 versus the G7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and G7 is 96 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and G7.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G7 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.