Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A850

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A850, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively similar but the ZS200 (1") and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 7 years later than the A850 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS200 scores vs the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 compared to the A850.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and A850 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and A850.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.