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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close but the ZS200 (1") and HX10V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was launched 6 years after the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS200 scores against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony HX10V

 ZS200 HX10V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic ZS200

 HX10V ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX10V

 ZS200 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 against the HX10V.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and HX10V.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Sony HX10V
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
fixed screen
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
76
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-13 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $616