Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GH3

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GF2 was announced 19 months before the GH3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF2 matches up versus the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GF2 compared to the GH3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GH3 is 88 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and GH3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH3 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.