Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 6 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS200 grades vs the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 features physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RZ18.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RZ18 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.