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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G6

 FZ200 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G6 FZ200 
IntroducedApril 2013July 2012Newer by 9 months
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G6

 FZ200 G6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and G6 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (540 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
55
great battery power (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
63
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
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