Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 8 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS200 scores vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS200 and the ZS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and ZS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.