Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was launched 3 years before the LX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ200 scores against the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 versus the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and LX100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and LX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.