Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX1

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was launched 8 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS200 grades versus the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 against the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and WX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.