Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A200

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony A200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was manufactured 12 months after the A200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GH1 matches up vs the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GH1 and the A200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and A200 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and A200.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern GH1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.