Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS200 (1") and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was released 4 years after the HX50V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 scores versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 offers physical 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 and the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and HX50V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS200 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern ZS200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.