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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ZS200 (1") and DP2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was brought out 8 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS200 grades against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sigma DP2

 ZS200 DP2 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2009More recent by 103 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Panasonic ZS200

 DP2 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2

 ZS200 DP2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior 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 Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 and the DP2.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and DP2 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
76
great battery life (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sigma DP2
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-13 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $649