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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was revealed 9 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS200 grades versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sigma DP1

 ZS200 DP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2008More modern by 119 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 DP1 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP1

 ZS200 DP1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 against the DP1.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and DP1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no articulating screen
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Sports photography highlights
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
76
good battery (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sigma DP1
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-13 2008-05-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $566