Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS200 was brought out 5 years after the RX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS200 scores vs the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100
ZS200 | RX100 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | August 2012 | Newer by 67 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+11k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic ZS200
RX100 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100
ZS200 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 versus the RX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX100 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and RX100.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 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, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340g (0.75 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $800 | $448 |