Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GM5

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GM5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was revealed 3 years prior to the GM5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ200 matches up versus the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 against the GM5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and GM5 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and GM5.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GM5 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.