Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H300

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony H300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively close but the ZS200 (1") and H300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 4 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS200 grades versus the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS200 compared to the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and H300.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS200 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent ZS200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.