Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GH2

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was introduced 8 months prior to the GH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ35 scores against the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 vs the GH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and GH2 is 72 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.