Panasonic GH2 vs Sony HX350

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony HX350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was launched 6 years before the HX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH2 grades against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 has got 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 Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GH2 vs the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and HX350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and HX350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX350 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.