Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ200

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was revealed 5 years after the FZ200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5S scores versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S has got physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S against the FZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and FZ200 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ200 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern GH5S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.