Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ200 scores vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and GX8 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and GX8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.