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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X MIII versus Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X MIII was launched 18 months after the ZS200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 X MIII grades versus the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic ZS200

 G7 X MIII ZS200 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2018More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 ZS200 G7 X MIII 
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS200

 G7 X MIII ZS200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X MIII versus Panasonic ZS200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the ZS200.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and ZS200 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and ZS200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent G7 X MIII provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (304g)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
64
silent shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography factors
81
lighter than competition (304 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (235 per charge)
76
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (235 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
86
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition (304 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS200
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 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 capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 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 235 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $749 $800