Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was revealed 8 months before the GF6 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ200 grades against the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 against the GF6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and GF6 is 65 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.