Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GH2

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic GH2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was announced 14 months before the GH2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH3 grades versus the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH3 compared to the GH2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and GH2 is 94 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and GH2.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.