Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony TX9

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony TX9, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 7 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS200 scores versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 offers 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) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 and the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and TX9 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and TX9.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.