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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and XS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was introduced 5 years later than the XS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS200 scores against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS200 XS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 XS1 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic XS1

 ZS200 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 and the XS1.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and XS1 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and XS1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
76
better than average battery life (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-13 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings 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 Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $130