Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS200

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is relatively close but the S1H (Full frame) and ZS200 (1") use different sensor size.

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The S1H was introduced 19 months after the ZS200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H matches up vs the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1H and the ZS200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ZS200 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and ZS200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.