Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was introduced 3 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS7 grades against the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 and the A200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and A200.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS7 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.