Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 18 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ200 scores vs the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 against the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and ZS10 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FZ200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.