Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX20
Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65
Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS200
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(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS100
Samsung NX20
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
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In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty close but the ZS200 (1") and NX20 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
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Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS200 matches up against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Samsung NX20
| ZS200 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | April 2012 | Fresher by 71 months |
| Screen resolution | 1240k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+626k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic ZS200
| NX20 | ZS200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX20
| ZS200 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 versus the NX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and NX20 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and NX20.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS200 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (370 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
good battery pack (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (341g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung NX20 |
| Also called | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lb) | 341 gr (0.75 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | 360 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $800 | $1,100 |