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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS200 was revealed 3 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS200 scores against the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX10

 ZS200 RX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018March 2014More recent by 48 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic ZS200

 RX10 ZS200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k1240kSharper screen (+50k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10

 ZS200 RX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 against the RX10.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and RX10 is 86 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and RX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 Portrait photography highlights
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Sony RX10
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 Sports photography information
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery (370 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
environment proof
good battery life (420 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 Travel photography details
76
good battery (370 shots)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good battery life (420 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (420 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-13 2014-03-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 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, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 813g (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 370 images 420 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $698