Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH2

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was manufactured 17 months later than the GH2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ200 scores versus the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 vs the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and GH2 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and GH2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger FZ200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.