Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 11 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 grades against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 versus the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and GX-10 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and GX-10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.