Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") posses different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-11 was launched 7 years earlier than the ZS200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-11 scores against the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic ZS200
SZ-11 | ZS200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SZ-11
ZS200 | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | July 2011 | More modern by 79 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS200
SZ-11 | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 vs the ZS200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and ZS200 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ZS200.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 340g (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 shots | 370 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $253 | $800 |