Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was released 7 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 grades against the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 compared to the FH5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FH5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FH5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer ZS200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.