Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS200 (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was introduced 14 months later than the HX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS200 grades vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 and the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and HX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The ZS200 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer ZS200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.