Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was launched 3 years earlier than the GF7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ200 scores against the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 and the GF7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and GF7 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and GF7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.