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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic G85, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and G85 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and G85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was launched 18 months after the G85 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS200 matches up against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic G85

 ZS200 G85 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2016More modern by 18 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic ZS200

 G85 ZS200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G85

 ZS200 G85 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS200 versus the G85.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and G85 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and G85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
76
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-G80
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-13 2016-09-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 505 gr (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $800 $900