Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Samsung NX2000
ZS200 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1152k | Crisper screen (+88k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic ZS200
NX2000 | ZS200 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX2000
ZS200 | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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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 |