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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS200 (1") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was introduced 4 years after the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS200 grades vs the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ZS200 DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2014Newer by 49 months
Display resolution1240k920kCrisper display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic ZS200

 DP2 Quattro ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ZS200 DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has got external 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 DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and DP2 Quattro is 86 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The fresher ZS200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
76
good battery pack (370 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine TRUE III engine
Sensor type MOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 45mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 1
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