Panasonic G2 vs Sony W650

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G2 vs Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and W650 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was released 18 months prior to the W650 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G2 matches up vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G2 compared to the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and W650 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and W650.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W650 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.