Nikon D200 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D200 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D200 (APS-C) and ZS7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The D200 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D200 grades versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 enjoys physical dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D200 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D200 and the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and ZS7 is 55 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and ZS7.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS7 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.