Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 II
Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
Panasonic ZS200
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(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
- Released February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Sony RX100 II
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
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Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS200 was launched 4 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony RX100 II
| ZS200 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 57 months |
| Screen resolution | 1240k |  | 1229k | Sharper screen (+11k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic ZS200
| RX100 II | ZS200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 II
| ZS200 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outside measurements 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 against the RX100 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and RX100 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS200 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (281g)
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Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (281 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (281 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Also called | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2018-02-13 | 2013-06-27 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | 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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,240k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 340g (0.75 lb) | 281g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | 350 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
| Time lapse shooting | 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 | One | One |
| Price at release | $800 | $598 |