Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony A200

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was introduced 6 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ10 grades versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 against the A200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and A200.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.