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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ200 was revealed 3 years later than the G1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ200 scores against the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G1

 FZ200 G1 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G1 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G1

 FZ200 G1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ200 against the G1.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and G1 is 65 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and G1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FZ200 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more recent FZ200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
55
good battery life (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
18
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 53
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.3
DXO Low light score 114 463
Other
Battery life 540 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $0