Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GH2

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic GH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FZ40 was introduced 8 months prior to the GH2 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ40 grades vs the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 versus the GH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and GH2 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and GH2.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ40 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.