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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
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Leica X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and ZS200 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X (Typ 113) matches up against the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Panasonic ZS200

 X (Typ 113) ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 ZS200 X (Typ 113) 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2014More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution1240k920kCrisper screen (+320k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic ZS200

 X (Typ 113) ZS200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica X (Typ 113) enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the ZS200.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and ZS200 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and ZS200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged X (Typ 113) will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
68
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
47
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
62
good battery (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
great battery (370 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (486g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic ZS200
 Leica XPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica X Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as Typ 113 Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2018-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 486 grams (1.07 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 350 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer - 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
Cost at launch $1,502 $800