Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic FZ100
ZS200 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 93 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+780k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic ZS200
FZ100 | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FZ100
ZS200 | FZ100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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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 |