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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and ZR1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was announced 8 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS200 matches up against the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic ZR1

 ZS200 ZR1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2009Fresher by 105 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 ZR1 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZR1

 ZS200 ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 compared to the ZR1.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and ZR1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and ZR1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ZS200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (370 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
76
good battery pack (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-13 2009-07-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 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
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery format 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $800 $280