Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic ZS200

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic ZS200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was released 9 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the ZS200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ZS200 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and ZS200.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.