Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FS42, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS200 was launched 8 years after the FS42 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 matches up vs the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic FS42
ZS200 | FS42 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | April 2009 | Newer by 108 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic ZS200
FS42 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FS42
ZS200 | FS42 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS200 and the FS42.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FS42 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and FS42.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.30 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 Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.75 lb) | 132 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $800 | $580 |