Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GH2

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GH2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and GH2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was manufactured 3 years prior to the GH2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS7 scores vs the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS7 and the GH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and GH2.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.