Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax Q7
ZS200 | Q7 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | August 2013 | More recent by 55 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper screen (+780k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic ZS200
Q7 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax Q7
ZS200 | Q7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Pentax Q7 | |
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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 |