Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GH2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was released 2 months prior to the GH2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH5 matches up vs the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 versus the GH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and GH2 is 96 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and GH2.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FH5 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.