Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 4 years after the NEX-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS200 matches up against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 compared to the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.