Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF2

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was unveiled 17 months after the GF2 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ200 scores versus the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 against the GF2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and GF2 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and GF2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ200 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer FZ200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.