Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A77 II

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly close but the ZS200 (1") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 3 years later than the A77 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 matches up against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with external measurements 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 compared to the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and A77 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 II will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.