Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony TX20

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony TX20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and TX20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was brought out 6 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS200 scores against the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 vs the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and TX20 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and TX20.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.