Canon G7 X vs Panasonic ZS200

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X and Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The G7 X was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G7 X scores versus the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X versus the ZS200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and ZS200 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and ZS200.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older G7 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.