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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(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
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX1

 ZS200 RX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2013Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution1240k1229kCrisper display (+11k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 RX1 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1

 ZS200 RX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
82
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
fixed screen
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography info
Sony RX1 Sports photography info
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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