Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W290

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony W290, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and W290 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was introduced 9 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS200 scores versus the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 features outside 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 W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and W290 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and W290.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.