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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was unveiled 3 years after the GH1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ200 scores vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic GH1

 FZ200 GH1 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 GH1 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH1

 FZ200 GH1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 against the GH1.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and GH1 is 65 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and GH1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ200 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer FZ200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography details
55
great battery life (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 64
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.6
DXO Low light score 114 772
Other
Battery life 540 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $949