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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was released 6 months later than the GX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ200 grades versus the GX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic GX1

 FZ200 GX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 GX1 FZ200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GX1

 FZ200 GX1 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior 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 GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ200 against the GX1.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and GX1 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and GX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GX1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
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better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
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really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 55
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.6
DXO Low light score 114 703
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $228