Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF1

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ200 was manufactured 2 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ200 scores vs the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 vs the GF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and GF1 is 65 and 85 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and GF1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The FZ200 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher FZ200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.