Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GH2 was introduced 3 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH2 matches up versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GH2 against the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and SZ8 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and SZ8.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The GH2 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged GH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.