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Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS100
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Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The XC10 was announced 3 years prior to the ZS200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Panasonic ZS200

 XC10 ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Canon XC10

 ZS200 XC10 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2015Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution1240k1kClearer display (+1239k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Panasonic ZS200

 XC10 ZS200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XC10 and the ZS200.

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and ZS200 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and ZS200.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS200 to show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older XC10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks RAW format
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
has focus by touch
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
43
has focus by touch
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lacks RAW format
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Panasonic ZS200
 Canon XC10Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon XC10 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-08 2018-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 20000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 - 370 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,599 $800