Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was revealed 7 months later than the GF2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX90 matches up against the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX90 against the GF2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and GF2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FX90 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The newer FX90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.