Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GH1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FH2 was announced 19 months after the GH1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH2 grades vs the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 vs the GH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and GH1 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and GH1.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH2 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.