Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung PL120

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and PL120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 7 years after the PL120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS200 scores vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got external dimensions 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 Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and PL120 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and PL120.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.