Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH2

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic GH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ47 was introduced 4 months later than the GH2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ47 grades versus the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ47 versus the GH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and GH2 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and GH2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ47 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GH2 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.