Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
- New Model is Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ200 was unveiled around the same time to the G5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ200 scores vs the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G5
FZ200 | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FZ200
G5 | FZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G5
FZ200 | G5 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | July 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features external 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 G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic G5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ200 compared to the G5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and G5 is 65 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and G5.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 37 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 114 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $699 |