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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX10
  • Renewed by Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1").

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The ZS200 was brought out 2 years later than the RX10 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS200 grades versus the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX10 II

 ZS200 RX10 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2015Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution1240k1229kCrisper display (+11k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic ZS200

 RX10 II ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10 II

 ZS200 RX10 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RX10 II.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX10 II is 86 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and RX10 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
Sony RX10 II Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 II Sports photography factors
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (370 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery pack (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sony RX10 II
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-13 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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)
Physical 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 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 370 images 400 images
Type of battery 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 price $800 $998