Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FZ100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 7 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 matches up versus the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 vs the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and FZ100 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FZ100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides an edge in sensor tech.