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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 6 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS200 grades vs the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax RZ18

 ZS200 RZ18 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2011More recent by 79 months
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic ZS200

 RZ18 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax RZ18

 ZS200 RZ18 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 features physical 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 Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RZ18.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RZ18 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (178g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
76
good battery (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (178g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax Optio RZ18
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-13 2011-09-12
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes 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, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 340g (0.75 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $210