Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ200

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was released 5 years after the FZ200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G9 grades against the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 and the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and FZ200 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and FZ200.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.