Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was launched 6 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS200 scores versus the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 provides external measurements 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 Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS200 against the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and DP2 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.