Panasonic GH2 vs Sony H90

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony H90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GH2 was released 11 months before the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GH2 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 has got external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH2 and the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and H90 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and H90.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GH2 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged GH2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.