Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was introduced 6 years after the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS200 scores versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 and the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and DP1 Merrill is 86 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.