Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ150

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ150, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FZ150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 5 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS200 matches up versus the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 against the FZ150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and FZ150 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and FZ150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.