Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was manufactured 6 months after the G2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH27 grades against the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 and the G2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and G2.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH27 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.