Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FP2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FP2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 8 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 scores vs the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outside 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) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 against the FP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.