Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony S2000

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony S2000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 8 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS200 matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 versus the S2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and S2000.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.