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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
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Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Later Model is Sony A700
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Konica Minolta 7D versus Panasonic ZS200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Konica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and ZS200 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Minolta 7D was brought out 14 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Panasonic ZS200

 Minolta 7D ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 ZS200 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2005Fresher by 159 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k207kSharper display (+1033k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Panasonic ZS200

 Minolta 7D ZS200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D features exterior measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Konica Minolta 7D versus Panasonic ZS200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the ZS200.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and ZS200 is 57 and 86 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and ZS200.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 7D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
39
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
terrible battery life (400 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Panasonic ZS200
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Company Konica Panasonic
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2005-01-17 2018-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 207k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 845g (1.86 pounds) 340g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $800