Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was brought out 8 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS200 grades against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 and the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and DP2 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.