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FZ200 vs GX8
Quick take: The GX8 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the FZ200 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FZ200Lumix · 2012 | GX8Lumix · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 usedBest | £428 used |
| Sensor | 12.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 20.3MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Sensor-shift IBIS (Dual I.S.) |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 8fps (6fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA)Best | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 537g (with battery) | 487g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 125.2 × 86.6 × 110.2mm | 133.2 × 77.9 × 63.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.21", 1.31M dots | Electronic OLED, tilting, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 24x zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent, constant f/2.8) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, mini HDMI, AV out, mic, 2.5 mm remote | Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, micro HDMI, 2.5 mm mic and remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FZ200
GX8
Portrait
3.9/10
5.1/10
Street
4.8/10
6.4/10
Travel
4.7/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.0/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
3.3/10
4.3/10
Documentary
3.3/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
4.5/10
Landscape
3.0/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
5.3/10
Casual
3.1/10
4.2/10
Food
3.9/10
5.9/10
Macro
2.9/10
5.4/10
Architecture
3.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
2.1/10
4.1/10
Filmmaking
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4.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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