Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H200

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the H200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the GF2 grades against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 has got external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 against the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and H200.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.