Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ZS5 was introduced 24 months after the A200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS5 grades versus the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony A200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS5 compared to the A200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and A200.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS5 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS5 provides an edge in sensor technology.