Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS200

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was released 8 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the ZS200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the ZS200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ZS200 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ZS200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.