Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS20

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was announced 5 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS200 matches up versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 and the ZS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and ZS20 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and ZS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.