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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FP2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FP2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 8 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 scores vs the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS200 FP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS200

 FP2 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FP2

 ZS200 FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 against the FP2.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FP2 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (370 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery power (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 370 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $800 $80