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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable but the ZS200 (1") and ZS80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was announced very close to the ZS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS200 grades vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic ZS80

 ZS200 ZS80 
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic ZS200

 ZS80 ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS80

 ZS200 ZS80 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2018Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 versus the ZS80.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZS80 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and ZS80.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The ZS200 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
76
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
73
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-13 2018-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 370 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $800 $448