Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung NX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the ZS200 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was launched 4 years after the NX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS200 scores vs the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 offers exterior dimensions 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 Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 and the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ZS200 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more recent ZS200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.