Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS200 (1") and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was introduced 5 years after the HX300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS200 scores versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and HX300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS200 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher ZS200 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.