Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH2 matches up versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GH2 against the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and ZS45 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and ZS45.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GH2 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older GH2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.