Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ZS45 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 matches up against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 against the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZS45 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and ZS45.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.