Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G2

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was launched 19 months later than the G2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 grades versus the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 vs the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and G2 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and G2.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH8 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.