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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony A7R III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ZS200 (1") and A7R III (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 4 months after the A7R III and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS200 scores against the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony A7R III

		

		

			
 ZS200 A7R III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic ZS200

		

		

			
 A7R III ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1240kClearer display (+200k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A7R III

		

		

			
 ZS200 A7R III 
RevealedFebruary 2018October 2017Same generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 against the A7R III.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and A7R III is 86 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and A7R III.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will produce more detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
65
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 no external flash support
86
 you can focus manually
 excellent MP (42 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
77
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 fixed screen
79
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
70
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery life (370 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
89
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (42MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (650 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony A7R III Travel photography info
76
 better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
 great battery life (650 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 excellent MP (42MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
69
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
87
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (42MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery life (650 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
37
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-13 2017-10-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $800 $2,800