Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH27

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH27 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was released 7 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS200 scores against the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has outside dimensions 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 FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 versus the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and FH27 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FH27.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.