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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
81 Imaging
56 Features
75 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was introduced 10 months after the ZS200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 grades against the ZS200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic ZS200

          

          

            
 D-Lux 7 ZS200 
RevealedNovember 2018February 2018More modern by 10 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Leica D-Lux 7

          

          

            
 ZS200 D-Lux 7 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS200

          

          

            
 D-Lux 7 ZS200 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1240k1240kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the ZS200.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and ZS200 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and ZS200.
To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

            Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
73
 manual focus
 good MP (17 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW files
65
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
77
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
70
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (17MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
70
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (370 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography factors
77
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good MP (17MP)
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.7)
 display isn't selfie friendly
76
 great battery power (370 shots)
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
75
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (17 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
69
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (370 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
36
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.7)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS200
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Alternative name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-11-20 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 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 resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 340 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,193 $800