Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was brought out 9 months earlier than the SZ1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the GH2 matches up versus the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 has external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH2 against the SZ1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and SZ1 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The GH2 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older GH2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.