Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS200

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G5 X and Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1").

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The G5 X was revealed 3 years before the ZS200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G5 X matches up against the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X compared to the ZS200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and ZS200 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and ZS200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older G5 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.