Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was announced 3 years earlier than the GM1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH2 matches up vs the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features exterior 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 GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 and the GM1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and GM1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and GM1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH2 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM1 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.