Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was revealed 5 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS200 scores against the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 against the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.