Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the ZS200 (1") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was revealed 10 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS200 grades vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 features external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 vs the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and GX-20 is 86 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and GX-20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.