Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S3

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic S3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GH2 was introduced 3 months later than the S3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GH2 matches up vs the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH2 and the S3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and S3 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and S3.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.