Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and GH2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was announced 23 months before the GH2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS42 scores against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FS42 against the GH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and GH2.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS42 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GH2 will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.