Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was brought out 3 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 scores vs the GH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the GH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GH2 is 55 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and GH2.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.