Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A900

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A900, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very close but the ZS200 (1") and A900 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 9 years after the A900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS200 grades vs the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 vs the A900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and A900 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and A900.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will result in greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.