FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the T200 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the T200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The T200 was released 21 months later than the ZS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T200 matches up against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T200 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T200 against the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T200 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm T200 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer T200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.