Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GH5

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was introduced 7 years prior to the GH5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 matches up versus the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outside measurements 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 GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 against the GH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GH5 is 96 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and GH5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.