Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
- Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GH5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ200 grades versus the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic GH5
FZ200 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FZ200
GH5 | FZ200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | July 2012 | Newer by 54 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Clearer display (+1160k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH5
FZ200 | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 vs the GH5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and GH5 is 65 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and GH5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GH5 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 lbs) | 725 grams (1.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 37 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 114 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | 410 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $1,298 |