Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH20

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was introduced 8 years after the FH20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS200 scores versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 offers external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS200 vs the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FH20 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and FH20.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.