Panasonic GH2 vs Sony RX100

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GH2 versus Sony RX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The GH2 was revealed 17 months earlier than the RX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GH2 scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 offers outside 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) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH2 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GH2 compared to the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and RX100 is 70 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and RX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.