Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ28

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was announced 9 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS200 grades vs the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outside 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 FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 against the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and FZ28 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.