Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GH3

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the GH3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 matches up vs the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has external dimensions 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 GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 compared to the GH3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GH3 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and GH3.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH3 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.