Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W320

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and W320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was introduced 8 years after the W320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got external dimensions 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 against the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and W320.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.