Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH4

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was launched 18 months before the GH4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ200 matches up vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 against the GH4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and GH4 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and GH4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.