Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was unveiled very close to the GF2 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH25 grades against the GF2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH25 versus the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and GF2.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH25 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.