Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ZS15 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS15 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS200 scores against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 features physical 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 versus the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZS15 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and ZS15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ZS200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.