Canon S200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below, we are analyzing the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ZS8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S200 matches up versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and ZS8.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.