Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GF3

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was manufactured 7 months before the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH2 matches up vs the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH2 versus the GF3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and GF3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and GF3.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH2 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.