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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS200 was unveiled 6 months after the RX10 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS200 matches up against the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX10 IV

 ZS200 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic ZS200

 RX10 IV ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1240kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10 IV

 ZS200 RX10 IV 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2017Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RX10 IV.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography information
Sony RX10 IV Street photography information
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography info
76
great battery power (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
29
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX10 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-13 2017-09-12
Physical type 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 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 lbs) 1095g (2.41 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $1,698