Panasonic G2 vs Sony H55

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was unveiled around the same time to the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G2 scores versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 offers outer 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 H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G2 against the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and H55 is 72 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and H55.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H55 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.