Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G2

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and G2 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was launched 7 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS200 scores versus the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 vs the G2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and G2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.