Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic TS5

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and TS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was brought out 4 years after the TS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS200 matches up against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 vs the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and TS5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.