Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was manufactured 2 years later than the A200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH2 matches up versus the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH2 against the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and A200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and A200.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH2 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GH2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.