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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was brought out 2 years after the G2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ200 scores vs the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G2

 FZ200 G2 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G2 FZ200 
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G2

 FZ200 G2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ200 vs the G2.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and G2 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and G2.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ200 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The younger FZ200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
Panasonic G2 Street photography info
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
65
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (428g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors in class (428g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine HD II
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 53
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.3
DXO Low light score 114 493
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $1,000