Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GH2

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FH8 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was revealed 10 months after the GH2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH8 scores versus the GH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 against the GH2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and GH2 is 96 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and GH2.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH8 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher FH8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.