Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.