Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS80

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ZS80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200 matches up against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the ZS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and ZS80.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.