Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS200

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the S1 (Full frame) and ZS200 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was manufactured 12 months after the ZS200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1 grades versus the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1 versus the ZS200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZS200 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.