Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was released 7 years prior to the G95 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ200 matches up versus the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the G95.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and G95 is 65 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and G95.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.