Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung ST600

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung ST600, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ST600 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was brought out 8 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS200 scores vs the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 vs the ST600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and ST600 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and ST600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.