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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7

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-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic GF7

 FZ200 GF7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FZ200

 GF7 FZ200 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2012More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GF7

 FZ200 GF7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588g)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
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great battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588g)
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has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 230 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $308