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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(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 - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Launched June 2018
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The C-Lux was unveiled 4 months after the ZS200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the C-Lux grades vs the ZS200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Panasonic ZS200

 C-Lux ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Leica C-Lux

 ZS200 C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Panasonic ZS200

 C-Lux ZS200 
ReleasedJune 2018February 2018Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1240k1240kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux has got outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the C-Lux against the ZS200.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and ZS200 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and ZS200.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C-Lux
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C-Lux
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C-Lux
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
great battery pack (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
75
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (370 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic ZS200
 Leica C-LuxPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-06-10 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 photos 370 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,050 $800