Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS200 was revealed 4 years after the MX-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS200 scores vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS200 | MX-1 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | July 2013 | More modern by 57 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 920k | Clearer screen (+320k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS200
MX-1 | ZS200 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax MX-1
ZS200 | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 versus the MX-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and MX-1 is 86 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and MX-1.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also called as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 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, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 290 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $800 | $400 |