Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ10

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ200 grades versus the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ200 versus the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and SZ10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and SZ10.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.