Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZS200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was launched very close to the ZS200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX9 matches up versus the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZS200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX9 versus the ZS200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZS200 is 82 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and ZS200.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GX9 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.