Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was announced 6 years after the FH6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS200 scores vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 compared to the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and FH6 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FH6.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.