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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G95, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS200 (1") and G95 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was brought out 13 months before the G95 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS200 scores versus the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS200 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS200

 G95 ZS200 
LaunchedApril 2019February 2018More modern by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G95

 ZS200 G95 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1240k1240kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 versus the G95.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and G95 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and G95.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G95 will resolve extra detail having its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
Panasonic G95 Street photography features
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (290 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
76
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-G90
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-13 2019-04-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 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 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 290 images
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $998