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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FZ100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 7 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 matches up versus the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic FZ100

 ZS200 FZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2010More modern by 93 months
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic ZS200

 FZ100 ZS200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ100

 ZS200 FZ100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 vs the FZ100.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and FZ100 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FZ100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
54
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
64
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-13 2010-07-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
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 Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 340g (0.75 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $500