Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GF8

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.