Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GF2

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was announced about the same time to the GF2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH5 matches up vs the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 vs the GF2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GF2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and GF2.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH5 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.