Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very well matched but the ZS200 (1") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS200 was announced 5 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX1
ZS200 | RX1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2013 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Crisper display (+11k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic ZS200
RX1 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1
ZS200 | RX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outer dimensions 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and RX1.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS200 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 270 images |
Battery format | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $2,798 |