Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A6300

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A6300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is relatively similar but the ZS200 (1") and A6300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 2 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the A6300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and A6300.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6300 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.