Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed February 2018
- Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS200 was unveiled 8 years after the FP1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS200 matches up versus the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic FP1
ZS200 | FP1 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2010 | Newer by 99 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS200
FP1 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FP1
ZS200 | FP1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 and the FP1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and FP1 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FP1.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340 gr (0.75 pounds) | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 370 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $800 | $153 |