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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony QX100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS200 was introduced 4 years later than the QX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS200 scores vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony QX100

 ZS200 QX100 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2013Fresher by 55 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1240k0kSharper display (+1240k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic ZS200

 QX100 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony QX100

 ZS200 QX100 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 vs the QX100.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and QX100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
53
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
Sony QX100 Street photography factors
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Sony QX100
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
Sony QX100 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Sony QX100 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
38
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2018-02-13 2013-09-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at release $800 $268