Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was launched 7 years earlier than the ZS200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-11 scores against the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 vs the ZS200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and ZS200 is 89 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ZS200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.