Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH2 was released 2 months later than the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH2 scores vs the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GH2 versus the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and ZS10 is 70 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and ZS10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH2 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.