Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G5

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and G5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was announced 5 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS200 grades against the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 against the G5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and G5 is 86 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and G5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.