Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FX48

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FX48 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 9 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS200 matches up against the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 vs the FX48.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and FX48.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.