Panasonic ZS200 vs Ricoh GR II

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS200 and Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and GR II (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 2 years later than the GR II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 matches up against the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys physical measurements 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 Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 and Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 compared to the GR II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and GR II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and GR II.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.