Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was revealed 8 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS200 matches up vs the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 vs the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.