Panasonic G2 vs Sony H50

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G2 vs Sony H50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was launched 19 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G2 grades vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G2 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G2 compared to the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and H50 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and H50.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.