Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH2 was launched 21 months prior to the XS1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GH2 grades versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GH2 vs the XS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and XS1 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and XS1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GH2 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.