Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The ZS200 was introduced 3 years later than the FZ1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS200 grades versus the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 versus the FZ1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FZ1000 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.