Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was unveiled within a month of the G2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX75 scores vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX75 versus the G2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and G2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FX75 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.