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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS200 (1") and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was released 4 years after the HX50V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS200 scores versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony HX50V

 ZS200 HX50V 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2013More modern by 59 months
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic ZS200

 HX50V ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX50V

 ZS200 HX50V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 and the HX50V.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and HX50V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS200 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern ZS200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
51
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
76
better than average battery power (370 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (272g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-13 2013-04-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 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, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $800 $439