Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar but the ZS100 (1") and HX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was revealed 3 years after the HX200V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS100 matches up against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS100 against the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and HX200V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.