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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100S
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and ZS200 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 7 years before the ZS200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100 scores vs the ZS200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Panasonic ZS200

 Fujifilm X100 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Fujifilm X100

 ZS200 Fujifilm X100 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2011More modern by 82 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS200

 Fujifilm X100 ZS200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 has got outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the ZS200.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and ZS200 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and ZS200.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography features
61
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
56
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
25
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS200
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-16 2018-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 340 gr (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,800 $800