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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G95

 FZ200 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G95 FZ200 
LaunchedApril 2019July 2012More recent by 81 months
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G95

 FZ200 G95 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
63
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 536g (1.18 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $998