Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GM5

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was introduced 4 years earlier than the GM5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH2 matches up against the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 vs the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GM5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and GM5.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH2 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GM5 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.