Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH2 was revealed 4 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GH2 matches up versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH2 and the SZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and SZ10 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and SZ10.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GH2 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The older GH2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.