Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH2

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was introduced 14 months earlier than the GH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 matches up against the GH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 against the GH2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and GH2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP2 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.