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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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
Panasonic GH5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic GH5

 FZ200 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FZ200

 GH5 FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2012Newer by 54 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH5

 FZ200 GH5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and GH5 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (410 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
55
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
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