Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H20

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GF2 was brought out 22 months after the H20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF2 scores against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 has external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF2 against the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and H20.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF2 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger GF2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.