Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH10

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was released 5 years after the FH10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS200 grades vs the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 vs the FH10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FH10 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FH10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.