Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ200 scores vs the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ200 versus the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS100 is 65 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and ZS100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.