Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic GH4

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 4 years after the GH4 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS200 grades against the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 features physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 and the GH4.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and GH4 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and GH4.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.