Panasonic G2 vs Sony H90

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic G2 and Sony H90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was manufactured 19 months prior to the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G2 grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G2 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and H90 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H90 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.