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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X III
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G1 X II versus Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and ZS200 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was launched 5 years prior to the ZS200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 X II grades versus the ZS200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Panasonic ZS200

 G1 X II ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Canon G1 X II

 ZS200 G1 X II 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2014More modern by 48 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic ZS200

 G1 X II ZS200 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X II versus Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X II vs the ZS200.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and ZS200 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and ZS200.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (13MP)
good sensor size (1.5")
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
more heavy than competition in class (553g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
good sensor size (1.5")
has tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (370 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
67
provides touch focus
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (553g)
76
great battery life (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
good sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (240 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
72
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (553g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Panasonic ZS200
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Alternate name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2018-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 49
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 553g (1.22 lbs) 340g (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $799 $800