Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS200 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was released 4 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS200 grades vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys 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) and the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 vs the NX2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and NX2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS200 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern ZS200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.