Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony W370, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and W370 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was introduced 8 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS200 grades vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 against the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and W370.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.