Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 23 months earlier than the HX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS5 scores versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 compared to the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX200V to provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind in sensor innovation.