Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax P70

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax P70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was introduced 2 years after the P70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GH2 scores against the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside measurements 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 Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax P70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GH2 compared to the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and P70 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and P70.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GH2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.