Panasonic GF8 vs Sony H200

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF8 and Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GF8 was unveiled 3 years later than the H200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF8 grades against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 vs the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern GF8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.