Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony QX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly close but the ZS200 (1") and QX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was introduced 4 years after the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS200 matches up vs the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 features physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 versus the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and QX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and QX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.