Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS25

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was launched 9 years after the FS25 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS200 scores versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 versus the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and FS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and FS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ZS200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.