Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH2

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The FZ300 was revealed 4 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ300 scores vs the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 and the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and GH2 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH2 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.