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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS200 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic ZS100

 ZS200 ZS100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2016Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic ZS200

 ZS100 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100

 ZS200 ZS100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 against the ZS100.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and ZS100 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and ZS100.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography factors
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
64
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography info
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
76
great battery power (370 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than others in class (312g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (312g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-13 2016-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 370 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $700