Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic GF2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FH20 was introduced 13 months earlier than the GF2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH20 scores versus the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH20 versus the GF2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and GF2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and GF2.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH20 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH20 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.