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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G5 X
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G5 X MII was brought out 18 months later than the ZS200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 X MII grades versus the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Panasonic ZS200

 G5 X MII ZS200 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2018Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Canon G5 X MII

 ZS200 G5 X MII 
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic ZS200

 G5 X MII ZS200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII features outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 X MII and the ZS200.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and ZS200 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and ZS200.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher G5 X MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography advice
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
65
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
65
silent shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
80
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
76
better than average battery power (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X MII
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
80
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic ZS200
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $800