Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic G2

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FH3 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was released 6 months prior to the G2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 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 quick highlight of how the FH3 scores against the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 vs the G2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and G2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.