Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was revealed 8 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G100 matches up vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 versus the FZ200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and FZ200 is 81 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent G100 should have an edge in sensor technology.