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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax Q7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was revealed 4 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 matches up against the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax Q7

 ZS200 Q7 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2013More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic ZS200

 Q7 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax Q7

 ZS200 Q7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 and the Q7.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and Q7.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax Q7
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-13 2013-08-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $800 $480