Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 17 months earlier than the H200 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS8 grades against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS8 against the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and H200.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.