Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was released 3 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH2 grades vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside measurements 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH2 versus the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and ZS35 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH2 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged GH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.