Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony TX30

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony TX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS200 (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was launched 4 years later than the TX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 provides external measurements 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 compared to the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and TX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and TX30.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.