Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon S200 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was announced 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S200 matches up vs the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200 compared to the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and ZS10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.