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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was announced 3 years before the G7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ200 grades versus the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G7

 FZ200 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G7 FZ200 
RevealedMay 2015July 2012More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G7

 FZ200 G7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior dimensions 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 G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 and the G7.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and G7 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and G7.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G7 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
Panasonic G7 Street photography features
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
Panasonic G7 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (540 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
55
great battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
63
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 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 distance 13.50 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $800