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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MIII
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X MII was introduced 24 months earlier than the ZS200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII scores against the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Panasonic ZS200

 G7 X MII ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Canon G7 X MII

 ZS200 G7 X MII 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2016More recent by 24 months
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic ZS200

 G7 X MII ZS200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII has got external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic ZS200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the ZS200.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and ZS200 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and ZS200.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MII will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
65
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
low battery life (265 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
80
has focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (265 per charge)
76
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (265 per charge)
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
80
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic ZS200
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2018-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $800