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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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
Panasonic G5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G5

 FZ200 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G5 FZ200 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G5

 FZ200 G5 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and G5 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic G5
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
55
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G5 Vlogging factors
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
62
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (396 grams)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
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