Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable but the ZS200 (1") and ZS80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was announced very close to the ZS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS200 grades vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 versus the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZS80 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and ZS80.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The ZS200 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.