Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
- Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic G5
- Refreshed by Panasonic G7
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ200 was manufactured 9 months before the G6 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ200 scores versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G6
FZ200 | G6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FZ200
G6 | FZ200 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | July 2012 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G6
FZ200 | G6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides 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) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 against the G6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and G6 is 65 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and G6.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G6 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display 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 dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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 | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 lb) | 390 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 37 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 114 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 340 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $499 | $750 |