Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX9

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was launched 7 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS200 grades versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 vs the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and WX9 is 86 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.