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Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 116
  • Replacement is Leica Q2
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Leica Q and Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Q (24MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Q (Full frame) and ZS200 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q was manufactured 3 years before the ZS200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q matches up against the ZS200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Panasonic ZS200

 Q ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Leica Q

 ZS200 Q 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2015More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q and Panasonic ZS200

 Q ZS200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q features external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Q against the ZS200.

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and ZS200 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and ZS200.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Q will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Yes)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (640g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect AF
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
63
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (640 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
76
great battery (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Yes)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (640g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Leica Q vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Panasonic ZS200
 Leica QPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called Typ 116 Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-06-10 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2221 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $4,300 $800