Panasonic G1 vs Sony H200

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G1 and Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was introduced 5 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 grades against the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 provides external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 versus the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and H200 is 82 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and H200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony H200 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.