Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS60

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively close but the ZS200 (1") and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS60 which is a fairly big gap 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 ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS200 grades against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 versus the ZS60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.