Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H50

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H50, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the ZS200 (1") and H50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was revealed 9 years after the H50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 vs the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and H50 is 86 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and H50.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.