Panasonic GH2 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 versus Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was launched 9 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GH2 scores vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH2 compared to the fp.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and fp is 70 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and fp.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH2 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.