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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100T
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and ZS200 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Panasonic ZS200

 Fujifilm X100S ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Fujifilm X100S

 ZS200 Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2013More modern by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic ZS200

 Fujifilm X100S ZS200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100S offers outer measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the ZS200.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and ZS200 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and ZS200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
45
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
76
good battery power (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic ZS200
 Fujifilm X100SPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100S Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Alternate name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-29 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 340g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 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 330 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,299 $800