Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V
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66 Overall
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50 Overall
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS200 (1") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS200 was manufactured 6 years after the HX30V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS200 grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony HX30V
ZS200 | HX30V | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2012 | More modern by 73 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 922k | Crisper screen (+318k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic ZS200
HX30V | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX30V
ZS200 | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 versus the HX30V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Also referred to as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.10 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 320 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $800 | $420 |