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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony A330, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and A330 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was unveiled 8 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS200 grades vs the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony A330

 ZS200 A330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2009More recent by 107 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic ZS200

 A330 ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A330

 ZS200 A330 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony A330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 vs the A330.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and A330 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and A330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will show more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ZS200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Sony A330
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony A330
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
Travel photography with Sony A330
76
good battery life (370 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Sony A330 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sony A330
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony A330
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-13 2009-05-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 370 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $800 $545