Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic LX100

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the ZS200 (1") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 3 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS200 scores vs the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outer 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 LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 vs the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and LX100 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and LX100.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.