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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GF8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was announced 4 years earlier than the GF8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ200 scores against the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic GF8

 FZ200 GF8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FZ200

 GF8 FZ200 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2012More modern by 43 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GF8

 FZ200 GF8 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 vs the GF8.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and GF8 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and GF8.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
low fps (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
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good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (588 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588 grams)
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has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 secs -
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $549