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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS200 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The ZS200 was released 4 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS200 grades vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Samsung NX2000

 ZS200 NX2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2013More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution1240k1152kCrisper screen (+88k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic ZS200

 NX2000 ZS200 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX2000

 ZS200 NX2000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys external 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 Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 vs the NX2000.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and NX2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS200 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern ZS200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography features
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
great battery pack (370 shots)
has no phase detect AF
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
76
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (228g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
35
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Samsung NX2000
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-13 2013-11-30
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.75 pounds) 228 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 370 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $599