Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZR1

Let's examine more closely at the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was manufactured 4 years after the ZR1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S200 grades against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 and the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and ZR1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZR1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.