Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV 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
- Revealed February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Older Model is Sony A7R III
- Successor is Sony A7R V
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS200 (1") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS200 was unveiled 17 months before the A7R IV making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS200 grades versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony A7R IV
ZS200 | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic ZS200
A7R IV | ZS200 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | February 2018 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1240k | Crisper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A7R IV
ZS200 | A7R IV | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 vs the A7R IV.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and A7R IV.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will produce extra detail having an extra 41MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS200 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Also called | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2019-07-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 61MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 9504 x 6336 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
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 modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 340 grams (0.75 lb) | 665 grams (1.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 670 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Retail price | $800 | $3,498 |