Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was released 3 years prior to the GH2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX580 grades against the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 and the GH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and GH2.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX580 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.