Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZS200 was manufactured 18 months after the FZ2500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS200 matches up vs the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 and the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and FZ2500 is 86 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FZ2500.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.