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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZS200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was launched very close to the ZS200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX9 matches up versus the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic ZS200

 GX9 ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic GX9

 ZS200 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS200

 GX9 ZS200 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2018Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1240k1240kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZS200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX9 versus the ZS200.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZS200 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and ZS200.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GX9 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (260 per charge)
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
71
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
good battery pack (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (260 shots)
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging advice
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-13 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 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 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 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 260 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $800